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Introduction

CCX is a comprehensive data management and storage solution that offers a range of features including flexible node configurations, scalable storage options, secure networking, and robust monitoring tools. It supports various deployment types to cater to different scalability and redundancy needs, alongside comprehensive management functions for users, databases, nodes, and firewalls. The CCX project provides a versatile platform for efficient data handling, security, and operational management, making it suitable for a wide array of applications and workloads.

Deployment Solutions​

Our deployment solutions offer customizable configurations for various node types, designed to support both dynamic and ephemeral storage requirements across multiple cloud environments. This includes comprehensive support for a wide range of cloud regions and instances, ensuring flexibility and scalability.

Database Support​

Our platform is compatible with a diverse array of database types, including:

  • MariaDB
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Cache 22 (deprecated and will be removed in a future release. It is replaced with Valkey)
  • Valkey
  • Microsoft SQL Server

Node Configurations​

We provide support for various node configurations to meet your database needs:

  • Replica nodes for MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Microsoft SQL Server (Single server and Always-On)
  • Galera clusters for MariaDB and MySQL

Monitoring and Management​

Our platform features advanced monitoring capabilities, offering detailed performance analysis through extensive charts. It enables efficient management of nodes, including:

  • Datastore scaling
  • Volume scaling
  • Promote replica to primary
  • Node repair mechanisms

User and Database Administration​

We offer sophisticated tools for managing database users and their permissions, ensuring secure access control.

Network Security​

Our firewall configuration options are designed to enhance network security, providing robust protection for your data.

Event Logging​

The event viewer tracks and displays a comprehensive history of operations performed on the datastore, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Backup and Recovery​

Our backup solutions include:

  • Incremental and full backup options for comprehensive data protection
  • Point-in-time recovery capabilities
  • Automated cloud backup uploads with customizable retention periods
  • Restoration from separate volumes to optimize datastore space utilization

Customizable Settings​

We offer customizable settings for various operational database parameters, allowing for tailored database management.

Account Management​

Our platform facilitates user account creation and management, streamlining the login and registration process.

Billing and Payments​

Our billing and payment processing tools are designed to simplify financial transactions, including the management of payments and invoices.

AI Assistants (MCP)​

CCX can be managed from AI assistants such as Claude Code, Claude Desktop and Cursor through the ccx-mcp MCP server: list, create, scale and monitor your datastores by asking in plain language, using your own CCX credentials. Read more in MCP server for AI assistants.

Feature Matrix

Each datastore has different features and are suitable for different use cases. Below is a feature matrix showing what operational feature is supported on each datastore:

MySQLMariaDbPostgreSQLValkey/Cache22MS SQLServer
(single server)		MS SQLServer
(Always-on, std license)
Scale nodesYesYesYesYesNoNo
Scale volumeYesYesYesYesYesYes
UpgradeYesYesYesYesYesYes
Promote replicaYesYesYesYesYesYes
Configuration managementYesYesYesYesNoNo
Backup to S3YesYesYesYesYesYes
RestoreYesYesYesYesYesYes
PITRYesYesYesNoNoNo
User management†YesYesYesYesYesYes
Create databasesYesYesYesYesNoNo
Query monitoringYesYesYesYesNoYes
Database growth
(Capacity planning)		YesYesYesYesNoYes

† : User management features and scope depends on the underlying datastore. There are datastore specific limitations.