Akamai Launches Linode Managed Database
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced the launch of Linode Managed Database, a service supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB, aimed at simplifying database deployment for developers. This product is the first offering in Akamai's compute line following its acquisition of Linode in March 2022. Linode Managed Database enables users to automate database management tasks to reduce downtime risks and improve efficiency. Initial support is available for MySQL across 11 global data centers, with additional database support expected in Q2 2022.
- Launch of Linode Managed Database simplifies database management for developers.
- Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB, meeting customer demand.
- Initial availability in 11 global data centers enhances market reach.
- Automates management tasks, reducing downtime risks and increasing operational efficiency.
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Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB databases
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today launched a managed database service powered by Linode with support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB. Akamai's Linode Managed Database simplifies database deployment, helping developers reduce risk, increase efficiency, and minimize the complexity that comes with manual management of production database clusters.
Managed databases have been the most requested product by Linode customers. The launch of Linode Managed Database service marks Akamai's first product launch in its compute line of business following its acquisition of Linode in March of this year, reinforcing its mission to develop the world's most powerful and distributed compute platform from cloud to edge.
"Every web application needs a database," said Will Charnock, Senior Director of Engineering, Akamai, Compute. "Being able to automate aspects of database management is critical for applications that need to be scalable, highly performant, and resilient. Linode Managed Database continues the important work, which began with Linode Kubernetes Engine – our managed Kubernetes service – of supporting developers, businesses, and partners by managing the day-to-day tasks of of mission critical components of their applications, allowing them to focus more on innovation and less on daily infrastructure management. With the click of a button, developers can have a fully managed database deployed and ready to be populated."
Databases are the most essential component to any application, but manually managing them in production is a labor and resource-intensive process. With Akamai's Linode Managed Database service, users can defer common deployment and maintenance tasks to Linode and elect high availability configurations to ensure that database performance and uptime are never affected. The result: less hands-on management expertise is required to deploy applications and a decreased risk of downtime compared to manual management.
At launch, Akamai will offer Linode Managed Database for MySQL in all of Linode's 11 global data centers, with support for PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB to follow in the second quarter of 2022. With each supported managed database, customers can take advantage of features such as flat-rate pricing, security and recovery measures, flexible deployment options, and high availability cluster options.
Learn more about Akamai's new Linode Managed Database features and pricing at https://www.linode.com/products/databases/ or follow Linode on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's security, compute, and delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.
CONTACT: Mike Maney, 215-589-5443, mmaney@akamai.com
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