Learn how Cloud Databases delivers faster performance
Speedy delivery of your data
Rackspace Cloud Databases provides fast, scalable, fully managed hosting for your MySQL instances. It's faster because it:
- Eliminates the performance bottlenecks of traditional hardware virtualization
- Uses SAN storage with built-in data replication, for lightning-fast speed and rock-solid reliability
About the API
A RESTful web service interface
The widely recognized REST standard results in simple, efficient code. Learn more by reading our Rackspace Cloud Databases Developer Guide.
Complete documentation
Access our guide to Getting Started with Rackspace Cloud Databases and Servers and our Developer Guide at our API Documentation site.
Based on open standards
We built Rackspace Cloud Databases using the OpenStack® platform because it's reliable and gives you greater freedom to move your databases in the future. Read more about OpenStack.
How to get started
Sign up for the Rackspace Cloud or use your existing account.
If you don't already have a Rackspace Cloud account, sign up now.
Create a database instance using the Cloud Control Panel or API.
To access your Cloud Database instance, you will need a public IP address associated with a Cloud Server, Cloud Load Balancer, or Cloud Sites (normal charges apply).
Connect your application to your database!
Enjoy simple, straightforward, per-hour pricing. View full pricing details.