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ScyllaDB Manager

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LinuxAPISelf-hosted
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Spec score 6.9 #12 of 22 in Wide-Column Databases

What it is

ScyllaDB Manager is a free, open-source, self-hosted tool for automating operations on ScyllaDB clusters. It schedules backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks, and can coordinate tasks across multiple clusters. The system includes a Manager Server daemon with a REST API, the sctool command-line client, and an Agent daemon on every ScyllaDB node. The Server stores its data in a local or external ScyllaDB cluster. A monitoring dashboard is included, while ScyllaDB Monitoring Stack can add metrics and alerts. Documented backup destinations include Amazon S3, compatible S3 storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage. Agents communicate over HTTPS with configurable TLS settings. Installation guidance covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04. A minimal server needs 2 cores and 1GB RAM; the recommended setup is 2 vCPUs and at least 8GB DRAM.

Spec sheet

Purpose
ScyllaDB Manager automates database operations such as scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Support
The documentation directs users with questions or problems to the ScyllaDB Manager Slack channel.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
AWS security
For Amazon S3 access, the documentation recommends using an IAM role because storing credentials in each agent configuration is less secure.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Backup storage
Backup documentation covers Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
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.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Data store
The Manager Server persists its data to a ScyllaDB cluster that can be local or external.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Deployment guidance
ScyllaDB recommends installing Manager Server on a dedicated machine rather than on a ScyllaDB production node.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Encryption
The Manager Agent communicates over HTTPS and supports configurable TLS versions and cipher suites.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Installation platforms
The upgrade guide covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Monitoring
ScyllaDB Monitoring Stack can be added for Manager metrics and alerts, and Manager includes its own monitoring dashboard.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Multi-cluster management
It can manage multiple ScyllaDB clusters and run cluster-wide tasks in a controlled and predictable way.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
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.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com
Target customers
ScyllaDB positions Manager as a tool to automate maintenance tasks and manage backups across enterprise clusters.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scylladb.com
Upgrade limitation
Upgrading Manager requires upgrading the server, client, and agents, but the entire ScyllaDB cluster does not need to be shut down.Read 1 Oct 2026 · manager.docs.scylladb.com

Plans and prices

ScyllaDB Manager Priced on request Get a Quote enterprise clusters · custom licensing Read 1 Oct 2026 · scylladb.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Automates backups, repairs, and status checks
  • Manages multiple ScyllaDB clusters
  • Includes REST API and command-line client
  • Supports several cloud and local backup destinations
  • Open source and free

Limits

  • Supports only the ScyllaDB engine
  • Server, client, and agents require coordinated upgrades
  • Recommended setup needs at least 8GB DRAM

Who it suits

It suits organizations running ScyllaDB clusters that want automated maintenance and backup management. Deployment is intended for self-hosted environments, preferably with the Manager Server on a dedicated machine.

Verdict

ScyllaDB Manager combines scheduled maintenance, multi-cluster control, backups, and monitoring in a self-hosted package. Its documented operating systems, storage targets, and resource guidance make deployment requirements clear.

Where Specifiction places it

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