Nutanix Database Service (NDB)

Introduction to Nutanix Database Service (NDB) Nutanix Database Service (NDB) is a powerful database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform that simplifies database lifecycle management across hybrid multicloud environments. NDB provides extensive automation capabilities for provisioning, patching, cloning, and protecting enterprise databases. Supported Database Engines in NDB NDB supports a wide range of popular database platforms with varying levels of automation: Fully Supported (Complete Lifecycle Automation) PostgreSQL (All supported versions) Microsoft SQL Server (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) Oracle Database (11g, 12c, 19c, 21c) MySQL (5.7, 8.0) MariaDB (10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6) Limited Support (Basic Provisioning and Management) SAP HANA MongoDB Redis Key Automation Capabilities 1. Database Provisioning Automation One-click deployment of new database instances Customizable provisioning profiles Automated storage and network configuration Self...

The way businesses manage data is undergoing a seismic shift. While traditional database management has been the backbone of IT for decades, Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solutions like NDB (Network Database) are emerging as the future of scalable, cost-effective, and hassle-free data management. In this blog, we’ll compare DBaaS (NDB) vs. traditional databases , explore why cloud-native solutions are winning, and how NDB is leading the charge. 1. What is Traditional Database Management? Traditional databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) require: On-premises or self-managed cloud deployments Manual scaling (vertical/horizontal) DBA teams for maintenance, backups, and security High upfront costs (licensing, hardware, maintenance) Challenges with Traditional Databases: High operational overhead (patches, upgrades, tuning) Scalability limitations (manual sharding, downtime risks) Costly licensing and infrastructure (CAPEX-heavy) Disaster ...

Introduction When it comes to enterprise-grade databases, MySQL NDB (Network Database) Cluster , commonly referred to as NDB , stands out as a high-performance, highly available, and scalable solution. Designed for mission-critical applications, NDB provides real-time responsiveness, fault tolerance, and linear scalability making it ideal for enterprises that demand zero downtime and high throughput. In this blog, we’ll explore the top benefits of using NDB for enterprise databases and why it might be the right choice for your business. 1. High Availability & Fault Tolerance Automatic Failover & Self-Healing NDB is built with shared-nothing architecture , meaning each node operates independently. If one node fails, others automatically take over, ensuring no single point of failure (SPOF) . Synchronous replication ensures data is mirrored across nodes in real time. Automatic recovery brings failed nodes back online without manual intervention. 99.999% Uptime (...