Glossary

What is managed database?

Last updated June 15, 2026
Reviewed by Better-PaaS team

A database provisioned and connected through the platform workflow. Learn what managed database means in self-hosted deployment and Better-PaaS workflows.

Overview

A database provisioned and connected through the platform workflow.

Definition

A database provisioned and connected through the platform workflow.

Real-world example

Click "Add Postgres" in the dashboard; Better-PaaS runs a Postgres container on the private Docker network and injects DATABASE_URL into your app.

Common mistake

Exposing the database port publicly on 5432 instead of keeping it on the internal network.

Better-PaaS in practice

Postgres, Redis, and MySQL run as sibling containers. Connection strings are injected as environment variables.

FAQ

Is managed database only relevant to Better-PaaS?

No. managed database appears across Docker, cloud platforms, and self-hosted tooling. Better-PaaS exposes the concept in deploy logs, dashboard fields, or docs when it affects your app.