Introducing the What's New page
Sergey ProninA single feed for everything shipping across OpenEverest — the core, providers, and plugins. Here is why we built the What’s New page and how an AI-powered pipeline keeps it up to date.
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.
🎓 LFX Mentorship
OpenEverest participates in the Linux Foundation's LFX Mentorship program. Work on real OpenEverest features with experienced maintainers as your guides.
Let's Chat
Join our real-time discussions on CNCF Slack. New to CNCF Slack? Grab a workspace invite first, then join our channel.
🐞 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?
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OpenEverest at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China 2026: the Shanghai recap
We wrapped up the OpenEverest Asian tour at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China in Shanghai — a conference where Kubernetes has effectively become the operating system for AI. Here is what stood out, from the talks to the China-native project landscape to the project pavilion.
OpenEverest at LFX Mentorship: Term 3, 2026
Our two LFX Mentorship Term 3 projects now have their mentees. Meet Aditya Pimpalkar (Object Storage provider) and Abdul Moiz (Benchmark plugin), and see what to expect from each.
Running MariaDB on OpenEverest
MariaDB is now available on OpenEverest through a dedicated provider backed by mariadb-operator. Deploy it with the v2 release, pick a standalone, Galera, or replication topology, and get TLS, monitoring, and scaling out of the box.
OpenEverest Pulse: August 2026
The first OpenEverest Pulse: a concise roundup of what shipped this month — the 2.0.0-dev.2 release, the Extension Hub on the website, and updates across the MariaDB, Cassandra, and Valkey providers.
High Availability PostgreSQL: From Zero to Cluster
Shivansh SinhaDeploying a 3-node PostgreSQL cluster on OpenEverest v2 with provider-percona-postgresql, and putting failover to the real test — killing the primary and timing how fast it recovers.
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.
Wait, is there a game?
Yes. KubeCrisis — a retro 7-day
on-call simulator where you keep a Kubernetes database cluster alive on coffee and
kubectl. Or you let OpenEverest do it.Bored on a Friday? Survive 7 days of 3 AM pages —
KubeCrisis →
100% Open Source
OpenEverest is 100% open source and community-driven. All components are available under the Apache 2 license on GitHub.
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