Company
Date Published
Author
Jeff Morris, VP Product Marketing
Word count
875
Language
English
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None

Summary

Couchbase Cloud is a managed NoSQL database-as-a-service offering that provides flexibility, control, and cost savings for organizations looking to move their data to the cloud. With its in-memory key-value system, JSON document schema, N1QL query language, and linear scalability, Couchbase Cloud offers performance and flexibility comparable to on-premises solutions. Unlike other DBaaS providers, Couchbase Cloud is installed inside a virtual private cloud account, allowing customers to own and control their data while seeing exactly what they're paying for. The service also features cross-data center replication, multidimensional scaling, and dynamic pricing options. Analysts and customers alike have praised Couchbase Cloud for its flexibility, control, and cost-effectiveness, with some reporting a 10x reduction in cost and a 100x increase in performance compared to other DBaaS offerings.