A component is an extra service that runs next to one website, in its own isolated environment. Only that website can reach the component.
The components
- Valkey: a fast cache or store, for example for the WordPress object cache. Valkey works the same way as Redis.
- Own MariaDB: your website gets its own database with its own memory, disk space and settings, instead of the shared database. The conversion happens at night, with a few minutes of maintenance.
- PostgreSQL: a second type of database, next to MariaDB, for example for Laravel or Django.
What you can do with them
- Choose from different profiles, and request extra storage.
- Change settings, within what your provider allows.
- View charts, with a forecast of when the disk will be full.
- Manage the database with the database manager (Adminer), using a fresh code from your authenticator app.
Good to know
- Whether you can request a component yourself depends on your provider.
- Components are included in your website's backup.