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ScyllaDB Manager
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What it is
ScyllaDB Manager is open-source, self-hosted software for automating operations across ScyllaDB clusters. It handles scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks, and can manage multiple clusters with controlled, cluster-wide tasks. The system includes a Manager Server daemon with a REST API, the sctool command-line client, and an Agent daemon installed on each ScyllaDB node. Server data is stored in a local or external ScyllaDB cluster. A monitoring dashboard is included, while ScyllaDB Monitoring Stack can add metrics and alerts. Backup documentation covers Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage. Agents communicate over HTTPS with configurable TLS versions and cipher suites. Installation guidance covers RHEL 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04. A minimal server needs 2 cores and 1GB RAM; recommended sizing is 2 vCPUs and at least 8GB DRAM.
For and against
For
- Automates backups, repairs, and status checks
- Manages multiple ScyllaDB clusters
- Includes REST API and command-line client
- Supports several cloud and local backup targets
- HTTPS with configurable TLS settings
Against
- Supports ScyllaDB as the database engine
- Self-hosted deployment is required
- Recommended setup needs at least 8GB DRAM
- Manager upgrades require updating server, client, and agents
The verdict
ScyllaDB Manager brings scheduled operations, backups, and monitoring into one self-hosted system. Its component-based deployment and stated resource requirements matter when planning installation.
Who it suits
It suits organizations running ScyllaDB enterprise clusters that need automated maintenance and backup management. The deployment model is self-hosted on Linux infrastructure.
Plans and prices
ScyllaDB Manager
enterprise clusters · custom licensing
Read 1 Oct 2026 · scylladb.com
On the record
- AWS security
- For Amazon S3 access, the documentation recommends using an IAM role because storing credentials in each agent configuration is less secure.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Backup storage
- Backup documentation covers Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Components
- The product consists of a Server daemon with a REST API, the sctool command-line client, and an Agent daemon installed on each ScyllaDB node.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Data store
- The Manager Server persists its data to a ScyllaDB cluster that can be local or external.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Deployment guidance
- ScyllaDB recommends installing Manager Server on a dedicated machine rather than on a ScyllaDB production node.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The Manager Agent communicates over HTTPS and supports configurable TLS versions and cipher suites.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Installation platforms
- The upgrade guide covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- ScyllaDB Monitoring Stack can be added for Manager metrics and alerts, and Manager includes its own monitoring dashboard.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Multi-cluster management
- It can manage multiple ScyllaDB clusters and run cluster-wide tasks in a controlled and predictable way.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ScyllaDB Manager automates database operations such as scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- The documentation directs users with questions or problems to the ScyllaDB Manager Slack channel.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- A minimal Manager server can run with 2 cores and 1GB RAM, while the recommended configuration is 2 vCPUs and 8GB or more of DRAM.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Target customers
- ScyllaDB positions Manager as a tool to automate maintenance tasks and manage backups across enterprise clusters.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Upgrade limitation
- Upgrading Manager requires upgrading the server, client, and agents, but the entire ScyllaDB cluster does not need to be shut down.manager.docs.scylladb.com · read 1 Oct 2026
