The Hidden Cost Of Using Managed Databases
InfoQ, Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
The use of managed relational databases has surged recently due to benefits in hosting, scalability, and cost. Users need to monitor service costs, which include egress fees, and revise default settings for their workloads.
In 2024, cloud computing is everywhere, often unnoticed (e.g., iCloud and Google Docs). Cloud computing has become as ubiquitous as real clouds. Many advantages of cloud computing, such as elasticity, scalability, and ease of use, are well understood at this point. They reduce the time to market for new products and address the scaling challenges of existing ones without going through an arduous planning and procurement process.