diff --git a/apps/docs/content/postgresql/what-you-should-know.mdx b/apps/docs/content/postgresql/what-you-should-know.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2be2f854 --- /dev/null +++ b/apps/docs/content/postgresql/what-you-should-know.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +--- +title: This Is Not Managed Postgres +description: Before you use Zerops Postgres, here are some things worth understanding about it. +--- + +# Managing PostgreSQL with Zerops + +Zerops offers a developer-friendly platform for deploying and managing PostgreSQL databases. It provides both high-availability (HA) clusters and single-container modes to suit various needs. + +## What Zerops Manages + +- **Provisioning & Deployment**: Zerops automates the setup of PostgreSQL services, allowing you to choose between HA clusters and single-container instances based on your requirements. + +- **Scaling**: Automatic vertical scaling adjusts CPU, RAM, and disk resources within defined limits, ensuring optimal performance. + +- **High Availability**: Zerops maintains a cluster with data redundancy across multiple containers in HA mode, providing automatic failover and self-healing capabilities. + +- **Networking & Security**: Each project includes dedicated infrastructure with private networking, load balancers, and firewalls, ensuring secure communication between services. + +## What You Manage + +- **Application Integration**: Connect your application to the PostgreSQL service using the provided connection details. + +- **Backup Strategies**: While Zerops offers automated backups, implementing additional backup plans can enhance data safety. + +- **Monitoring & Alerts**: Set up custom monitoring and alerting systems to track your database's performance and resource utilization. + +- **Scaling Policies**: Define scaling parameters to match your application's requirements, ensuring efficient resource usage. + +## Key Considerations + +- **Resource Allocation**: Ensure your PostgreSQL service has appropriate resources to prevent performance issues. + +- **Service Mode Selection**: Based on your application's criticality and tolerance for downtime, choose between HA and single-container modes. + +- **Cost Management**: Monitor resource usage to optimize costs, taking advantage of Zerops' flexible scaling options. + +For more detailed information, refer to the [Zerops PostgreSQL Documentation](https://docs.zerops.io/postgresql/how-to/create). + + +## TL;DR +Zerops PostgreSQL gives you the power of automation, security, and scalability with minimal setup. You manage the app; Zerops handles the ops. + +For a deeper dive, check out the Zerops PostgreSQL Docs. + +:::tip +Did none of these Guides fit your needs? Join our **[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/WDvCZ54)** community to get help from our team and other members. +:::