GCP Cloud SQL MySQL

Google Cloud SQL for MySQL

Google Cloud SQL for MySQL is a fully-managed database service that simplifies the setup, maintenance, management, and administration of MySQL relational databases on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Design Decisions

1. Managed Resource Handling:

   • Use of the google_sql_database_instance for creating and configuring Cloud SQL instances.
   • Separate modules for creating CPU, Disk, and Memory utilization alarms to ensure high availability and optimal resource usage.

2. Maintenance and Backup:

   • Configurable maintenance windows to ensure updates do not interfere with peak usage times.
   • Enabled automated backups with binary logging for point-in-time recovery.

3. User Authentication:

   • Automatic generation and storage of root user credentials using the massdriver_artifact resource to facilitate secure database access.

4. Networking:

   • IP configuration to allow only private network connections, ensuring secure access within the VPC.

Runbook

Unable to Connect to MySQL Instance

If you cannot connect to your MySQL instance, the following steps can help diagnose and resolve networking or authentication issues.

1. Verify Instance Status

Check if the instance is running.

gcloud sql instances describe [INSTANCE_NAME]

Replace [INSTANCE_NAME] with your actual instance name. Ensure state is RUNNABLE.

2. Check Instance Connectivity

Ensure your local machine or VM has the necessary network access.

gcloud sql connect [INSTANCE_NAME] --user=root

If connectivity is blocked, verify VPC settings and private network configurations.

High CPU Utilization

If experiencing high CPU utilization, you might need to identify resource-intensive queries.

1. Identify Problematic Queries

Log into your MySQL instance and run the following SQL command:

SHOW FULL PROCESSLIST;

This will list all running queries and their statuses.

2. Query Insights

If query insights are enabled, you can review them in the Google Cloud Console for detailed diagnostics.

High Memory Utilization

If memory utilization is high, it's important to check for large dataset operations or inefficiencies.

1. Identify Memory-Intensive Queries

Run:

SHOW STATUS LIKE 'Handler%';

Look for high values in Handler_read_rnd and Handler_read_rnd_next.

2. Database Configuration

Check and adjust the database configuration parameters like innodb_buffer_pool_size.

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'innodb_buffer_pool_size';

You can adjust this parameter in your MySQL configuration file if needed.

Backup Failures

If automatic backups are failing, it is essential to diagnose the error from the Google Cloud Console and log files.

1. Check Backup Configuration

Ensure backup configuration is set properly.

gcloud sql instances describe [INSTANCE_NAME] --format='default(settings.backupConfiguration)'

Verify enabled is set to true.

2. Check Logs for Errors

Review the Cloud SQL instance logs for any errors related to backups.

gcloud sql operations list --instance=[INSTANCE_NAME]

3. Manual Backup

Try initiating a manual backup to check and debug the issue.

gcloud sql backups create --instance=[INSTANCE_NAME]

By executing the above steps, you can effectively manage and troubleshoot your Google Cloud SQL for MySQL instances.