Creating Google Cloud SQL instances

A Google Cloud SQL instance is a set of memory structures that manage database files. The instance manages its associated data and serves the users of the database. Every running Google Cloud SQL database is associated with at least one database instance.

Cloud SQL instances are fully managed, relational MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Google handles replication, patch management, and database management to ensure availability and performance. When you create an instance, choose a size and billing plan to fit your application.

To create a Google Cloud SQL instance:

  1. Go to the Google Cloud SQL instances page at the following URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/sql/instances.
  2. Click on the create instance ...

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