> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/aiven/aiven-docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Aiven Managed Services Overview

> Deploy fully managed and scalable open source data technologies as individual services and advanced data pipelines in minutes.

Aiven provides fully managed, enterprise-grade open source data infrastructure services that you can deploy in minutes on any cloud. All services are fully managed with automated backups, monitoring, and high availability.

## Service Categories

### Streaming

Build real-time data pipelines and streaming applications with Apache Kafka and Apache Flink.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Apache Kafka" icon="stream" href="/services/kafka">
    Event streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines
  </Card>

  <Card title="Apache Flink" icon="wave-pulse" href="/services/flink">
    Stateful stream processing for real-time analytics
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Databases

Choose from a variety of purpose-built databases optimized for different workloads.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="PostgreSQL" icon="database" href="/services/postgresql">
    Powerful relational database with AI capabilities
  </Card>

  <Card title="MySQL" icon="database" href="/services/mysql">
    Popular relational database with extensive integrations
  </Card>

  <Card title="ClickHouse" icon="chart-column" href="/services/clickhouse">
    Real-time analytical data warehouse
  </Card>

  <Card title="OpenSearch" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/services/opensearch">
    Search and analytics engine with dashboards
  </Card>

  <Card title="Valkey" icon="bolt" href="/services/valkey">
    High-performance in-memory data store
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dragonfly" icon="rocket" href="/services/dragonfly">
    Scalable Redis-compatible in-memory database
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Observability

Monitor and visualize your infrastructure with powerful observability tools.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Grafana" icon="chart-line" href="/services/grafana">
    Analytics and monitoring dashboards
  </Card>

  <Card title="Metrics" icon="gauge" href="/services/metrics">
    Thanos-powered metrics for Prometheus
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Features

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  <Accordion title="Multi-Cloud Deployment">
    Deploy on AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or bring your own cloud (BYOC). Choose from over 100 regions worldwide with the flexibility to migrate between clouds.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Enterprise Security">
    * End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
    * VPC peering, PrivateLink, and TransitGateway support
    * ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI/DSS compliant
    * Role-based access control (RBAC)
    * Single tenancy with dedicated instances
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="High Availability">
    * 99.99% SLA on business and premium plans
    * Automatic failover and disaster recovery
    * Continuous backups with configurable retention
    * Cross-region replication support
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="DevOps-Friendly Tools">
    * Aiven Console for web-based management
    * Aiven CLI for command-line operations
    * Terraform provider for infrastructure as code
    * REST APIs for programmatic control
    * Integration with CI/CD pipelines
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Automatic Maintenance">
    * Zero-downtime updates and patches
    * Configurable maintenance windows
    * Automatic security updates
    * Version upgrades with rollback support
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Service Tiers

Aiven offers multiple service tiers to match your needs:

| Tier         | Description                            | Use Case                       |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Free**     | Limited resources, no payment required | Evaluation and experimentation |
| **Hobbyist** | Single node, limited availability      | Development and testing        |
| **Startup**  | Single node, production-ready          | Small applications             |
| **Business** | High availability with standby nodes   | Production workloads           |
| **Premium**  | Enhanced high availability             | Mission-critical applications  |

## Deployment Models

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Aiven Cloud">
    Deploy on Aiven-managed infrastructure across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Aiven handles all infrastructure management while you focus on your applications.

    **Benefits:**

    * Quick deployment in minutes
    * No infrastructure management required
    * Access to 100+ global regions
    * Pay-as-you-go pricing
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC)">
    Deploy Aiven services in your own cloud account while Aiven manages the service operations.

    **Benefits:**

    * Data stays in your cloud account
    * Meet strict compliance requirements
    * Use existing cloud commitments
    * Full visibility into infrastructure costs
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an Aiven Account">
    Sign up at [console.aiven.io](https://console.aiven.io) to get started. No credit card required for free tier services.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Project">
    Organize your services into projects. Projects help you manage billing, access control, and resource organization.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy a Service">
    Choose a service type, select your cloud provider and region, pick a service plan, and deploy in minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Your Application">
    Use the connection information from the service overview to connect your applications. All services provide secure TLS connections by default.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

Explore individual service documentation to learn more:

* [Apache Kafka](/services/kafka) - Build streaming data pipelines
* [PostgreSQL](/services/postgresql) - Deploy AI-powered relational databases
* [ClickHouse](/services/clickhouse) - Analyze data in real-time
* [Grafana](/services/grafana) - Create monitoring dashboards

<Note>
  All Aiven services integrate seamlessly with each other. For example, you can stream data from Kafka to ClickHouse, visualize metrics in Grafana, and search logs in OpenSearch.
</Note>

## Support and Resources

* [Platform Documentation](/platform/overview) - Learn about platform features
* [API Reference](/api-reference) - Programmatic access to Aiven
* [Aiven CLI](/tools/cli) - Command-line management
* [Terraform Provider](/tools/terraform) - Infrastructure as code