July 2023 Summaries

Amidst the growing number of Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) providers, this text outlines a performance benchmarking study comparing PostgreSQL databases on AWS cloud, specifically using Tessell and AWS RDS. Utilizing the PGIO benchmarking tool, the study evaluates the performance of Tessell for PostgreSQL, provisioned with the "tesl_8h_a" shape, against AWS RDS under identical conditions. The benchmarking process involves setting up the environment, configuring PostgreSQL, and running tests to measure IOPS and cache hits. The results reveal that Tessell for PostgreSQL significantly outperforms AWS RDS, achieving 460% higher IOPS at the same cost for the SLOB workload, highlighting Tessell's superior performance in this context.

Tessell, a leading multi-cloud Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) provider, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, highlighting its strong commitment to data security, compliance, and customer trust. This certification, a globally recognized standard developed by the AICPA, requires a rigorous assessment of an organization's security controls and processes over an extended period. Tessell's certification was achieved with zero exceptions, reinforcing its reputation as a provider of secure and reliable managed database services. This milestone assures customers that their data is protected under stringent industry standards, particularly benefiting organizations in regulated industries. Tessell continues to focus on expanding its security and compliance certifications while offering innovative solutions and robust infrastructure to enhance customer experience. The company provides seamless DBaaS solutions on AWS and Azure, supporting various database engines without the need for customers to manage the underlying infrastructure.

Tessell has introduced a fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS) for Oracle databases on Azure and AWS, simplifying the deployment of Oracle Enterprise Edition or Oracle Standard Edition 2. This service, known as Tessell for Oracle, can be integrated with existing DevOps platforms and is accessible programmatically via Tessell's APIs or through Terraform, a popular infrastructure-as-code tool. Users can generate an API Key from their Tessell instance to call services and create Terraform scripts to provision Oracle Database services, allowing seamless integration into existing cloud setups. The guide provides detailed instructions for generating the necessary API Key, creating and modifying a Terraform script, and using Terraform commands to provision Oracle databases efficiently. Tessell aims to support enterprises by offering versatile tools and services, ensuring easy integration and hassle-free service deployment in public cloud environments.