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Managed Database Hosting from Germany

MariaDB as a managed service – MySQL-compatible, with configurable backups and phpMyAdmin. No server management, no database admin. Ready in minutes.

production-db Database
Running
MariaDB 11.x
Level 4
Connection
SSL active
Backup
configured
production-db.lay7.cloud Level 4 · 10 GB
MySQL compatible Managed MariaDB
MariaDB
MySQL-compatible
99.9%
Uptime
Germany
Server Location
NVMe
SSD Storage
Managed Database Hosting

Database hosting without server administration – managed MariaDB from Germany

Database hosting on LAY7 cloud is fully managed. You create a MariaDB database in the dashboard, we take care of operations, availability, backups and security. No server setup, no MySQL installation, no manual updates. MariaDB is MySQL-compatible – your existing applications, ORMs and tools work without any changes.

Automatic backups with configurable intervals protect your data. From hourly to monthly – you decide the schedule. In case of data loss, restore any backup state with just a few clicks. No manual mysqldump, no SSH, no backup scripts. Manage your databases conveniently via phpMyAdmin in the browser.

Your databases run in the same network as your containers and Spaces on LAY7 cloud. Minimal latency, direct connections via internal hostnames. Scalable performance levels can be adjusted at any time with a single click – more CPU and RAM when load increases, scale down when demand drops. Server location Germany, GDPR compliant.

MySQL-compatible

MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL. All your tools work out of the box.

Automatic Backups

Configurable intervals with one-click restore.

Server Location Germany

GDPR compliant. Your data stays in German data centers.

Per-minute Billing

No base fee, no minimum contract. You only pay for what you use.

Ready in 3 steps

How to get started with Managed Database Hosting

Create a database, connect, done – production-ready in minutes.

1

Create a database

In the LAY7 cloud dashboard, create a new MariaDB database. Choose a performance level, set the storage size, configure the backup interval. Your database is ready in seconds.

2

Connect your application

Connect your application using the credentials from the dashboard. Your containers and Spaces on LAY7 cloud connect directly via internal hostnames – minimal latency, maximum security. For management, phpMyAdmin is available as a web interface.

3

Scale & secure

Your database runs with automatic backups. When load increases, adjust the performance level with a single click – no server migration, no downtime. Restore from backups at any time with just a few clicks.

Managed MariaDB

Database hosting with everything production workloads need

Fully managed MariaDB with automatic backups, phpMyAdmin and scalable performance.

Automatic Backups & Restore

Configure backup intervals individually in the LAY7 cloud dashboard – from hourly to monthly. Any backup state can be restored with just a few clicks. No manual mysqldump, no SSH, no cron scripts. Your data is protected without you having to worry about it.

  • Configurable backup intervals
  • One-click restore
  • No manual mysqldump
  • Automatic and reliable

Network Security & phpMyAdmin

Your databases are only accessible within the cluster – no public access, no open ports on the internet. Your applications on LAY7 cloud connect directly via internal hostnames. For management, phpMyAdmin is available as an SSL-secured web interface. Server location Germany for GDPR compliance.

  • Cluster-internal connections
  • phpMyAdmin with SSL
  • Server location Germany
  • GDPR compliant

Scalable Performance Levels

Choose the right performance level for your database in the LAY7 cloud dashboard. More queries, more data, more concurrent connections? Select a higher level – with a single click in the dashboard, no server migration required. Scale down when load decreases. Per-minute billing with no base fee.

  • Adjust resources with a click
  • No server migration needed
  • Per-minute billing
  • Scale up and down freely

Managed Databases – no server, no admin, no stress

MariaDB as a fully managed service on LAY7 cloud. No server administration, no manual updates, no OS patches. You create a database in the dashboard, we take care of operations, availability and security. MySQL-compatible – your existing applications and tools work without any changes.

MySQL-compatible

MariaDB is fully compatible with MySQL. Your existing applications, ORMs, migrations and MySQL tools work without code changes on LAY7 cloud.

Configurable Backups

Configure backup intervals individually – from hourly to monthly. In case of data loss, restore the desired state with just a few clicks. No manual mysqldump, no SSH.

Network Security & phpMyAdmin

Databases are only accessible within the cluster – no public access, no open ports. For management, phpMyAdmin is available as an SSL-secured web interface.

Scalable Performance Levels

More queries, more data, more performance? Select a higher performance level in the dashboard – with a single click, no server migration. Scale down when load decreases. You only pay for what you use.

LAY7 cloud
  • Fully managed service
  • Configurable backups
  • Scale with a click
  • Web dashboard
Self-managed Database Server
  • Administer server yourself
  • Write backup scripts yourself
  • Migration required to scale
  • Command line & config files
Server Location Germany
GDPR compliant

Your databases run in German data centers. No US Cloud Act, no data sharing with third parties. For companies that take data protection and compliance seriously.

Web-based Management

Create databases, manage credentials, adjust performance levels, configure backups – all through the LAY7 cloud dashboard. No terminal, no SSH, no configuration chaos.

Direct Integration with Containers and Spaces

Databases on LAY7 cloud run in the same network as your containers and Spaces. Minimal latency, no external connection paths. Connect your application via internal hostnames – fast, secure, without detours.

Transparent Pricing

Usage-based and billed by the minute. No monthly base fee, no minimum contract.

Small Database

Development or light workloads

MariaDB (Level 2, 1 GB) 2,46 €
Gesamt pro Monat 2,46 €

Production Database

For production applications with higher load

MariaDB (Level 6, 20 GB) 12,14 €
Gesamt pro Monat 12,14 €

All prices excl. VAT per month with continuous usage. Full price list

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MariaDB really MySQL-compatible?
Yes. MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL. Your MySQL applications, ORMs (Eloquent, Prisma, Sequelize, etc.), migrations and tools like MySQL Workbench or DBeaver work without any changes with MariaDB on LAY7 cloud.
How often are backups created?
You configure the backup intervals yourself in the dashboard – from hourly to monthly. When needed, you can restore any backup state with just a few clicks.
How do I connect my application to the database?
Your containers and Spaces on LAY7 cloud connect directly via internal hostnames to the database – minimal latency, maximum security. You can find the credentials in the dashboard. For management and queries, phpMyAdmin is available as a web interface.
What performance levels are available?
LAY7 cloud offers various performance levels with different CPU and RAM resources. You choose the right level for your needs and can scale up or down at any time – with a single click in the dashboard, no server migration required.
How do I migrate an existing database?
Export your existing database as an SQL dump (mysqldump). Create a new database on LAY7 cloud and import the dump via a MySQL client. You can find the connection details in the dashboard.

Run databases fully managed

Get started now. No contract commitment, no minimum term.

MariaDB – MySQL-compatible
German data center
phpMyAdmin included