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.
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.
How to get started with Managed Database Hosting
Create a database, connect, done – production-ready in minutes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Fully managed service
- Configurable backups
- Scale with a click
- Web dashboard
- Administer server yourself
- Write backup scripts yourself
- Migration required to scale
- Command line & config files
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
Production Database
For production applications with higher load
All prices excl. VAT per month with continuous usage. Full price list
Frequently Asked Questions
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