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Version: 2.0.2

MySQL on Hikube

Hikube offers a managed MySQL service, based on the MariaDB-Operator.
It ensures the deployment of a replicated and self-healing cluster, guaranteeing high availability, simplicity of management, and reliable performance, without user effort.

🏗️ Architecture and Operation​

The managed MySQL service on Hikube is based on the MariaDB-Operator, which automates the complete lifecycle management of the database: deployment, update, replication, and disaster recovery.

The architecture is based on a replicated cluster:

  • A primary node handles all write operations and ensures data consistency.
  • One or more replicas (standby) receive transactions in real-time via asynchronous or semi-synchronous replication.
  • An auto-failover mechanism automatically promotes a replica as the new primary in case of failure, guaranteeing high availability.

This approach offers:

  • Resilience in case of hardware or software failure
  • Read scalability through query distribution across replicas
  • Simplicity of management, as the platform handles cluster coordination and maintenance

💡 Use Cases​

The managed MySQL service on Hikube is particularly suitable for:

  • Transactional web applications (OLTP) : e-commerce, ERP, CRM, where transaction reliability and speed are essential.
  • Multi-tenant SaaS applications : each client can have their own isolated database while benefiting from high availability.
  • High read-load workloads : the presence of replicas allows query distribution and improves overall performance.
  • Disaster recovery scenarios : thanks to the auto-failover mechanism and integrated S3 backups.