The case for managed databases

This article discusses the true costs and benefits of self-hosting and managing a database, highlighting the advantages of managed databases. It covers factors such as hardware costs, software costs, and operational costs associated with self-hosted databases. The benefits of managed databases include hassle-free administration, quick and easy scalability, optimized performance, diverse monitoring, and costs governed by usage. Managed database services are billed by the hour or minute, allowing users to only pay for their usage without incurring idle server hours.