WeSQL

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WeSQL is an innovative MySQL distribution that adopts a compute-storage separation architecture, with storage backed by S3 (and S3-compatible systems).

It can run on any cloud, ensuring no vendor lock-in.

An innovative MySQL distribution that uses S3 as storage

Features

• An innovative MySQL distribution that adopts a compute-storage separation architecture using S3 and S3-compatible systems as the storage backend
• Can move between clouds, offering the flexibility of not being locked in to a specific vendor
• S3-based storage
  • Fully replaces traditional MySQL disk storage with S3
  • All data (binlog, schema, storage engine metadata, WAL, data files, etc.) is stored as S3 objects
  • Greatly improved data reliability thanks to S3's "11 nines" (99.999999999%) durability
• Easy initialization and startup
  • An initialized empty instance can connect to S3 and start serving immediately while loading data
  • Starts right away with no additional configuration
• Cross-cloud compatibility
  • Runs on any cloud, not locked in to a specific vendor
  • Supports Serverless and BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud)
• Cost-effective and developer-friendly
  • Provides an easy-to-manage MySQL database solution
  • Easy to adopt in development and test environments

See also

• S3
• MySQL

Favorite site

• Github - wesql/wesql