Recently, UCloud Cloud Computing officially launched a new economical cloud database product—Shared MySQL. This product is designed for lightweight web applications, development and testing environments, personal learning, and experimental projects. It aims to provide users with a lower entry barrier and a more cost-effective database solution.
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MySQL Cloud Database from $91/Month – High Cost Performance – UCloud
1. What Is Shared MySQL?
Shared MySQL is an economical database instance based on SSD Essential cloud disk, using EC redundancy mechanisms. While ensuring data reliability, it significantly reduces costs. Compared to traditional NVMe and general-purpose database instances, it can save up to 30% under the same configuration, truly achieving a balance between affordability and performance.
Currently, this product is available in multiple regions including North China 1, North China 2, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. Among them, North China 2 offers the best pricing, while the Hong Kong region provides an excellent option for overseas and cross-border businesses.
2. Product Configuration and Selection Guide
Shared MySQL supports flexible configuration options to meet different real-world needs. Users can refer to the following selection guide:
1. Region and Availability Zone Selection
Currently supported regions include: North China 1, North China 2, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.
2. Instance Types
- Standard Edition: Decoupled compute and storage architecture, basic features, maximum cost efficiency.
- High Availability Edition: Dual-primary hot standby architecture, stronger disaster recovery capability and read-write separation.
3. Storage Type
You must select SSD Essential cloud disk to enable the shared instance configuration.
4. CPU and Memory Configuration
The default configuration is 1 vCPU and 1GB RAM with 100GB storage, starting at only $91/month. Users can also upgrade based on their needs.
5. Billing Methods
Flexible billing options are available, including hourly, monthly, and yearly billing, making cost control easier.
3. Key Advantages
- ✅ Affordable Pricing: Starting from $91/month, ideal for developers and small projects
- ✅ Flexible Deployment: Supports multi-region deployment for different business scenarios
- ✅ High Availability Option: Suitable for production environments requiring higher stability
- ✅ Easy Management: One-click creation and management via console, reducing technical complexity
For more details, please refer to:
UDB MySQL Selection Guide – UCloud Documentation
FAQ
Q1: Who is Shared MySQL suitable for?
A: It is ideal for individual developers, small businesses, educational users, and testing environments. It meets basic database needs while significantly reducing costs.
Q2: What is the difference between Standard and High Availability editions?
A: The Standard edition focuses on cost performance for lightweight applications, while the High Availability edition provides master-slave hot standby and disaster recovery capabilities for production environments requiring higher stability.
Q3: Does it support Hong Kong region deployment?
A: Yes, Shared MySQL supports deployment in Hong Kong, making it suitable for overseas users and cross-border businesses.
Q4: Is hourly billing available?
A: Yes, UCloud supports hourly billing, allowing users to flexibly control costs based on actual usage.
Start Your High Cost-Performance Cloud Database Experience Now!
UCloud Shared MySQL is now officially available. It offers affordable pricing, multi-region deployment, and flexible configuration options. No more worrying about costs for development, testing, or lightweight applications.
👉 Enter the console now and start your lightweight cloud database experience!
