dbxstack

Overview

dbxstack is a practical, hands-on repository showcasing multi-database and multi-cloud infrastructure automation with a focus on database migrations, scaling, and DevOps/DBOps best practices. The repo includes Terraform examples, automation snippets, and notes simulating real-world production environments for cloud-native database management.

Why This Matters

Modern database roles demand expertise across various cloud providers, database types, and automation frameworks. This repo captures core challenges like migrating on-prem databases to cloud DBaaS, scaling cloud databases efficiently, and automating routine tasks — all critical skills for long-term success in cloud DBA and database engineering roles.

Key Components

• Terraform Modules
  Infrastructure as Code examples for AWS RDS scaling, designed for real-world cloud deployments.

• Multi-Cloud Focus
  While starting with AWS, the structure supports adding other cloud providers (GCP, Azure) and multiple database types (Oracle, PostgreSQL, NoSQL).

• Automation Snippets
  Shell/Python scripts for backup automation, monitoring hooks, and failover handling.

• Documentation & Best Practices
  Clear, production-oriented notes inside each module explaining architecture, deployment steps, and operational considerations.

Documentation Templates

• Reusable Task Documentation Template

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Terraform CLI installed (terraform.io)
• AWS CLI configured with proper credentials
• Basic knowledge of Terraform and cloud DB concepts

Deploy Example (AWS RDS Scaling)

cd terraform/rds-scaling
terraform init
terraform apply