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ScyllaDB Manager

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What ScyllaDB Manager is

ScyllaDB Manager automates routine operations across ScyllaDB clusters, including scheduled backups, repairs, and checks of cluster status. It can manage multiple clusters and run tasks across a cluster in a controlled, predictable way. The product has three parts: a Manager Server daemon with a REST API, the sctool command-line client, and an Agent daemon installed on each ScyllaDB node. The Server stores its data in a ScyllaDB cluster, which can be local or external. It includes a monitoring dashboard, and ScyllaDB Monitoring Stack can be added for Manager metrics and alerts. Backup destinations include Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage. The Agent communicates over HTTPS and supports configurable TLS versions and cipher suites. Manager is open source, free, and self-hosted. Installation guidance covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04. A minimal Server can run with 2 cores and 1GB RAM; the recommended setup is 2 vCPUs and 8GB or more of DRAM. ScyllaDB recommends putting the Server on a dedicated machine rather than a production database node.

Who it suits

ScyllaDB operators who want to automate maintenance and manage backups across one or more enterprise clusters may find Manager useful. It suits teams able to deploy a self-hosted Server and Agents on their database nodes.

What it does well

  • Automates scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks.
  • Manages multiple ScyllaDB clusters.
  • Supports cloud, compatible, and local backup storage.
  • Includes a monitoring dashboard.
  • Open source and free.

What to know first

  • Self-hosted deployment requires a Manager Server and node Agents.
  • ScyllaDB recommends a dedicated machine for the Server.
  • Installation guidance covers specified Linux distributions and versions.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
ScyllaDB ManagerGet a Quote · enterprise clusters · custom licensingOn request

As manager.docs.scylladb.com lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the ScyllaDB Manager documentation website.
  2. Install the Manager Server on a dedicated machine.
  3. Install an Agent daemon on each ScyllaDB node.
  4. Use the sctool command-line client or REST API to manage operations.
  5. Configure a local or external ScyllaDB cluster for Server data storage.
  6. Configure a backup destination such as S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, or local storage.

Verdict

Choose ScyllaDB Manager if you operate ScyllaDB and want a free, open-source tool for recurring cluster operations and backups. It is less suited to teams seeking a managed service, since deployment is self-hosted and includes server and agent components.

Questions

How much does ScyllaDB Manager cost?

The pricing model is free, and the product is open source.

Where can ScyllaDB Manager run?

It is self-hosted. Installation guidance covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04.

Which database does it support?

ScyllaDB Manager supports ScyllaDB.

Where can backups be stored?

Documented destinations include Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage.

What are the main components?

It consists of a Server daemon with a REST API, the sctool command-line client, and an Agent daemon installed on each ScyllaDB node.

Facts from ScyllaDB Manager's own pages

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 1 Oct 2026
Encryption
The Manager Agent communicates over HTTPS and supports configurable TLS versions and cipher suites. · manager.docs.scylladb.com, 1 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California, United States · manager.docs.scylladb.com, 28 Sept 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, 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, 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, 1 Oct 2026
Purpose
ScyllaDB Manager automates database operations such as scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks. · manager.docs.scylladb.com, 1 Oct 2026
Support
The documentation directs users with questions or problems to the ScyllaDB Manager Slack channel. · manager.docs.scylladb.com, 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, 1 Oct 2026
Target customers
ScyllaDB positions Manager as a tool to automate maintenance tasks and manage backups across enterprise clusters. · scylladb.com, 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, 1 Oct 2026

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