Using relational and structured datastores
In Google Cloud, there are two main options for managed relational database services: Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner. From what you've learned in the previous section, you should be able to make an informed decision about when to consider a cloud relational database. In short, they would be well suited for compatibility with existing relational data (for example, if you're migrating from an on-premises MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL server), or if you're dealing with transactional data or data that needs to preserve a relational structure over which complex queries and JOIN statements are expected. We will explore the capabilities of the managed relational databases on GCP and when you would choose one over the other.
Cloud SQL
Cloud SQL is a fully managed database hosting service for Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. The platform provides security at rest and in transit by default, with customer data encrypted on Google...