Omnistrate made it easy for us to launch AutoDBA as a SaaS product. Their platform took care of the complexities of scaling and managing different environments, so we could focus on building features our users love. With Omnistrate, we’ve been able to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience across all PostgreSQL setups. — Neil Thombre, VP of Engineering
About CrystalDB
CrystalDB specializes in providing accessible expertise for reliable and efficient PostgreSQL management, catering to organizations of all sizes, budgets, and levels of PostgreSQL experience. While cloud Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solutions like Amazon RDS and Google Cloud SQL simplify PostgreSQL deployment, they often leave users to handle complex management tasks, including:
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Resource and scalability planning
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Optimizing query plans and indexing for performance
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Configuring maintenance tasks such as vacuuming
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Setting up redundancy to meet reliability goals
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Adjusting numerous configuration parameters with interdependent effects
These challenges require context-specific decisions based on factors like query patterns and data growth. AutoDBA addresses these issues by translating various inputs into effective management actions.
The Challenge
CrystalDB faced several challenges in evolving AutoDBA from an on-premises solution (Software) to a user-friendly multi-cloud offer:
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Ease of Deployment: AutoDBA needed to be simple to deploy, manage, scale, and secure to fulfill its mission of simplifying customers' workflows.
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Real-Time Metrics Collection: Continuous monitoring of system and database metrics, varying across environments, was essential.
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Scalability and Reliability: A growing user base demanded a cost optimized, scalable, highly available solution to prevent service interruptions.
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Seamless Multi-Cloud Integration: Ensuring consistent performance and connectivity across multiple cloud platforms and on-premises environments was vital for a smooth user experience.
The Solution: Omnistrate’s Control Plane as a Service
Omnistrate's services enabled CrystalDB to overcome these challenges, delivering AutoDBA as a reliable SaaS solution. Key benefits included:
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Unified Management Across Environments: Omnistrate allowed CrystalDB to centralize AutoDBA's management, streamlining operations across various PostgreSQL deployments without the need for custom configurations.
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Robust Monitoring and Data Collection: Seamless integration with cloud APIs and support for agent-based monitoring ensured consistent insights across hosting environments.
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Scalability and High Availability: Omnistrate's scalable infrastructure enabled efficient scaling to meet customer demand, while built-in high-availability features ensured reliability and minimized downtime.
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Multi-Cloud Cloud Capabilities with support for BYOA: Native integrations with major cloud platforms facilitated seamless connections to PostgreSQL instances, providing a consistent, cloud-agnostic experience.
Results
By leveraging Omnistrate, CrystalDB successfully transformed AutoDBA into a scalable SaaS solution, achieving: Faster Time to Market: With Omnistrate managing infrastructure complexities, CrystalDB rapidly deployed AutoDBA as a SaaS offering, reducing time to market by months.
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Enhanced User Experience: Users experienced consistent, responsive performance across all environments, whether on cloud platforms or on-premises.
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Operational Efficiency: Omnistrate's services reduced the operational burden on CrystalDB's engineering team, allowing them to focus on innovation.
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Increased Market Reach: Supporting various PostgreSQL deployments expanded AutoDBA's audience, driving user growth and increasing market share.