ProxySQL Goes PostgreSQL: A Proof of Concept with OpenEverest
Sergey ProninProxySQL 3 added PostgreSQL support. Let’s see how hard it is to deploy it in front of a Patroni-managed PostgreSQL cluster on Kubernetes and get read/write splitting working.
OpenEverest — Open-Source Database Platform
The first open-source platform for automated database provisioning and management. It supports multiple database technologies and can be hosted on any Kubernetes infrastructure, in the cloud or on-premises.
Why OpenEverest?
Eliminate Vendor Lock-In
Deploy an automated private DBaaS without being tied to a single cloud provider.
Avoid Complex Development
Skip building your own platform. Get a production-ready solution out of the box.
Open Source Advantage
Full transparency, no licensing fees, and community-driven development.
Key Features
Multi-Cloud Deployments
Deploy across multiple cloud providers with support for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and more coming soon.
Learn more →Flexible Scaling
Scale horizontally or vertically with advanced storage management and disaster recovery capabilities.
Learn more →Database Monitoring
Monitor with PMM for performance metrics, query analysis, and comprehensive cluster insights.
Learn more →Private Deployments
Complete control over your database environment with DIY customization and enhanced security.
Advanced Configuration
Fine-grained control with external access management and database engine optimization.
Resource Flexibility
Adjust CPU, memory, and storage allocations on-the-fly to handle changing workloads.
Join the Community
OpenEverest thrives because of its open, collaborative community. Whether you're a developer, operator, or enthusiast — there are many ways to get involved.
Contribute
OpenEverest is open source and thrives on community contributions. No contribution is too small — whether it's code, documentation, or website improvements.
All projects are Apache 2.0 licensed. We welcome PRs and issues!
🌱 Good First Issues
New to contributing? Start here! Browse beginner-friendly issues across all OpenEverest repositories.
🐞 Report Issues
Found a bug or have an idea? Open an issue or start a discussion.
📅 Community Meetings
Join us every two weeks for live updates, demos, and open Q&A with the OpenEverest team and contributors.
The Future of OpenEverest
Discover where we're heading and help shape the future of database operations on Kubernetes.
Our Vision
OpenEverest aims to become the standard for database operations on Kubernetes, empowering teams to deploy, manage, and scale databases with confidence.
Explore Our VisionProduct Roadmap
See what we're building next and track our progress. Our roadmap is public and community-driven.
View RoadmapWant to influence where the project is going?
Propose a FeatureLatest Blog Posts
750 Stars: Steady growth, clear path for the future
Marcin GwóźdźOpenEverest just hit 750 stars on GitHub! Since the 500-star milestone, OpenEverest has become the CNCF Sandbox project, and the number of contributors is growing steadily.
Exploring OpenEverest: Simplifying the Experience with a Playground
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Kong Le-Yi
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Tan Jin
Kong Le-Yi
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Tan JinA community-maintained playground built to make OpenEverest easier to evaluate, demo, and discuss locally.
Kubernetes 1.36 'Haru': Volume Group Snapshots, GPU Partitioning, and OCI Volume Sources
Kubernetes 1.36 brings Volume Group Snapshots, OCI Volume Source, DRA GPU partitioning, and Memory QoS to stable/beta. Here is what matters for databases, portability, and AI on Kubernetes.
Contributor Spotlight: Rishi Mondal
Meet Rishi Mondal — Docker Captain, CNCF maintainer, two-time GSoC alum turned mentor, and an SRE at Obmondo who joined OpenEverest community because the database problem on Kubernetes is one he lives every day.
Contributor Spotlight: Ankit Kurmi
Meet Ankit Kurmi — Site Reliability Engineer at Red Hat, a collector of hobbies, and a new voice in the OpenEverest community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about OpenEverest
What is OpenEverest?
OpenEverest is an open-source platform for automated database
provisioning and management. It supports multiple database
technologies and can be hosted on any Kubernetes infrastructure,
whether in the cloud or on-premises.
Which databases does OpenEverest support?
OpenEverest currently supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB. More
database technologies are planned for future releases.
Is OpenEverest free to use?
Yes! OpenEverest is completely open-source with no licensing fees. You
can deploy and customize it according to your needs.
Can I deploy OpenEverest on-premises?
Absolutely! OpenEverest can be deployed on any Kubernetes
infrastructure, including on-premises environments, giving you
complete control over your database deployment.
How do I get started with OpenEverest?
Visit our
GitHub repository
for installation instructions and documentation. You can also check
out our blog for tutorials and best practices.
100% Open Source
OpenEverest is 100% open source and community-driven. All components are available under the Apache 2 license on GitHub.
Originally created by
CNCF Sandbox Project
