DigitalOcean Managed Databases Skill

progressive_disclosure: entry_point: summary: “Managed databases on DigitalOcean: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, Valkey with managed backups and scaling.” when_to_use: – “When provisioning managed database clusters” – “When scaling or migrating database workloads” – “When securing database access with VPC and credentials” quick_start: – “Choose a database engine and region” – “Create a cluster and users” – “Apply networking and access controls” – “Monitor usage and scale as needed” token_estimate: entry: 90-110 full: 4200-5400

Overview

DigitalOcean Managed Databases provide fully managed clusters so teams can avoid manual setup and maintenance.

Supported engines:

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Redis
• MongoDB
• Kafka
• OpenSearch
• Valkey

Provisioning Workflow

• Select engine, region, and cluster size.
• Create users and databases with required roles.
• Configure trusted sources and VPC networking.
• Retrieve connection strings and TLS settings.

Operations and Scaling

• Scale nodes or storage as demand grows.
• Set maintenance windows to control upgrades.
• Review backups and restore points.

Security Practices

• Use VPC for private connectivity.
• Rotate credentials and limit user privileges.
• Enforce TLS connections.

Migration Planning

• Use engine-specific migration guides.
• Validate application connectivity before cutover.
• Plan rollback using snapshots or backups.

Complementary Skills

When using this skill, consider these related skills (if deployed):

• digitalocean-networking: VPC, firewalls, and private access.
• digitalocean-management: Monitoring and alerting.
• digitalocean-storage: Backup and snapshot workflows.

Note: Complementary skills are optional. This skill is fully functional without them.

Resources

DigitalOcean Docs:

• Managed Databases: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/
• PostgreSQL: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/postgresql/
• MySQL: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/mysql/
• Redis: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/redis/
• MongoDB: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/mongodb/
• Kafka: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/kafka/
• OpenSearch: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/opensearch/
• Valkey: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/valkey/