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Overview

Cloud SQL is a fully managed database service on Google Cloud Platform. It allows you to set up, maintain, and manage relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. With Cloud SQL, you can focus on your applications while Google handles the database tasks such as backups, updates, and scaling. This service is designed to be easy to use and integrates well with other Google Cloud services.

📚 Key Learning Objectives

  • Identify the key features of Cloud SQL.
  • Create a new Cloud SQL instance.
  • Connect an application to a Cloud SQL database.
  • Perform basic database operations using Cloud SQL.
  • Understand pricing and scaling options in Cloud SQL.