Introduction
The latest release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) empowers businesses to accelerate application innovation and harness emerging technologies like AI by delivering a robust, integrated private cloud platform (read more about VCF 5.2 here). VCF 5.2 continues to provide native support for PostgreSQL, including pgvector, and MySQL with Data Services Manager (DSM), delivering enterprise-grade data services within the VMware environment. This blog explores DSM’s new capabilities for simplified deployment, management, and consumption of hardened data services on VCF. By integrating further these advanced data services, VCF 5.2 aligns with our strategic focus on modernizing infrastructure, enhancing developer experience, and ensuring security and resilience.
Why You Need Data Services Manager for a Complete Private Cloud
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is designed to be the cornerstone of your private cloud infrastructure. To truly deliver a comprehensive private cloud experience, a robust data services offering is essential. That’s why we added Data Services Manager (DSM) to VCF in March.
Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) is a critical component for most organizations, and with data services accounting for a quarter of all VCF workloads, the demand is undeniable. Traditionally, IT teams have faced challenges in providing open-source DBaaS solutions to their business units. DSM changes that by offering a powerful, yet easy-to-manage platform akin public cloud services.
Best of all, DSM is included with every VCF purchase. You only need to acquire database-level support, either directly from VMware or through our trusted partners. This means you can start reaping the benefits of a managed database service without significant additional investment.
By leveraging DSM, you can streamline operations, accelerate application development, and ensure data security.
Let’s look at how Data Services Manager addresses your most pressing needs while aligning with our strategic initiatives: Modernizing Infrastructure, Enhancing Cloud Experience for Developers, and Ensuring Security and Resilience:
Modernize Infrastructure
Data Services Manager, DSM, is a game-changer when it comes to streamlining database operations and modernizing your infrastructure:
- By automating routine tasks like backups, patching, and updates, DSM frees up your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives.
- With centralized control and visibility over your entire database fleet, you can ensure optimal performance, availability, and resource utilization. Advanced monitoring capabilities provide real-time insights into database health, helping you proactively address potential issues directly in DSM or through updated PostgreSQL and MySQL Aria Operations Management packs.
By automating processes, improving visibility, and enhancing security, DSM empowers you to build a more efficient, reliable, and secure database infrastructure.
Average 75% productivity gain for day 2 operations compared to DIY automation.
– based on VMware internal testing and validated in customer proof-of-concepts
Cloud Experience
DSM brings a cloud-native experience to your private cloud environment, enabling developers to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management. With DSM, developers can seamlessly provision, clone, and restore databases directly into their development workflows, accelerating time-to-market.
Up to 90% faster to market for new apps compared to legacy ticketing workflow.
based on VMware internal testing and validated in customer proof-of-concepts
For enterprises, DSM offers self-service consumption of managed databases through Cloud Center Infrastructure (CCI). Read more in the blog post provisioning databases with Aria Automation, Cloud Consumption Interface and Data Services Manager – CCI from Cormac Hogan, Chief Technologist. We’ve also integrated DSM with Terraform to easily add DSM in existing CI/CD developer flows. Note that we will soon release a dedicated technical blog to dive deeper into this integration with step-by-step guidance. For cloud service providers, we integrated DSM with VMware Cloud Director (VCD) to deliver multi-tenancy capabilities.
And for those building AI applications, DSM delivers improved performance with pgvector 0.7, accelerating your Private AI initiatives.
By providing developers with the tools and flexibility they need, DSM fosters a culture of innovation and agility.
Security and Resilience
DSM as part of VMware Cloud Foundation can give you piece of mind against potential open-source database vulnerabilities. By automating PostgreSQL upgrades alongside operating system and component patching, DSM significantly reduces the risk of security breaches and system failures. Additionally, DSM also keeps your databases up-to-date with the latest features and security enhancements. And with secured log shipping to third-party sources, you can maintain robust data protection and compliance. Finally, DSM simplifies the management of database LDAP and certificates, ensuring that your sensitive data remains protected.
With DSM, you can rest assured that your databases are operating at peak security and resilience.
Conclusion
With VMware Data Services Manager, we’re reimagining data service management for the modern enterprise. Our integrated solution simplifies operations, boosts developer productivity, and strengthens security for both cloud-native and traditional workloads. Start your journey to a more agile and resilient data infrastructure today.
What’s Next?
- Read Cormac Hogan’s blog for practitioner HERE
- Complete the DSM Hands-on-Lab HERE
- Register for the Data Services Manager program HERE to access early features and talk to our product team directly
- See you at VMware Explore in Las Vegas – Register to Christos Karamanolis session: Accelerate App Innovation With VMware Cloud Foundation Data Services [VCFB1202LV] HERE
