It feels like it was just yesterday when ClickHouse Cloud first launched in December 2022. Since then, we’ve been on a whirlwind journey, expanding to Google Cloud in June 2023. And today, we’re thrilled to announce ClickHouse Cloud availability on Microsoft Azure!

This expansion reinforces our commitment to making ClickHouse the most accessible and flexible cloud analytics platform. With ClickHouse Cloud on Azure, we’re extending our reach to offer even greater flexibility and choice for running data analytics at scale on the cloud platform that best suits your needs. 

## Get Started in Minutes

To get started, [sign up](https://clickhouse.cloud/signUp?loc=blog-azure-beta) for a free trial that comes with $300 of credits. The service is offered in three regions:

* United States: West US 3 (Arizona)
* United States: East US 2 (Virginia)
* Europe: Germany West Central (Frankfurt)

## Deployment Options that Fit Your Needs

The service on Azure gives you two deployment options:

**Production**: Designed for workloads that need flexibility with scale, autoscaling, and the option to idle when not in use. This deployment option comes with unlimited storage and memory: 24GiB+ with the ability to scale vertically (up to 1 TiB) and horizontally (scale out by adding nodes).

**Dedicated**: Ideal for workloads that require advanced isolation, predictable performance, and ultimate flexibility with configurations. 

Please visit our [pricing page](https://clickhouse.com/pricing?loc=blog-azure-beta) for more information about the different options and to estimate costs.

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## Feature Highlights

Our Public Beta release on Azure offers a robust experience, including:

* **End-to-end Encryption**: All services come with on-the-wire encryption with TLS and at-rest encryption with Azure Blob Storage.
* **Azure Blob Storage Integration**: You can seamlessly move data to ClickHouse Cloud from Azure Blob Storage using the AzureBlobStorage Table Engine; see details [here](https://clickhouse.com/docs/en/engines/table-engines/integrations/azureBlobStorage).
* **Strict Endpoint Security**: All services come with configurable endpoint security controls with IP Access Lists to restrict access on the public internet, as well as[ Azure Private Link](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/private-link) support for those who want to enforce advanced protection by routing traffic on private networks.
* **Single Sign On (SSO)**: Integration with [Azure Entra ID](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/identity-access/microsoft-entra-id) (formally Azure Active Directory) for single sign-on (Private Preview).
* **Compliance**: Our compliance program includes coverage with Azure and will be included in our SOC 2 and ISO 27001 reports, expected mid-September.
* **Setup and Lifecycle Automation**: Our [Terraform provider](https://registry.terraform.io/providers/ClickHouse/clickhouse/latest) helps you easily automate the setup and management of service lifecycle operations.

In addition, we have a [newly redesigned Cloud Console](https://clickhouse.com/blog/new-clickhouse-cloud-experience) that’s built to make using ClickHouse Cloud easier than ever with a unified operations pane, seamless data loading, instant data visualizations, dark mode, and much more.

## Integrations

Integrations are a top priority for us at ClickHouse, and our Azure release is no exception. With ClickHouse Cloud on Azure, you’ll have a seamless experience integrating ClickHouse Cloud into your existing data pipeline by leveraging our extensive catalog of [integrations](https://clickhouse.com/docs/en/integrations). Select highlights include:

* **Data Onboarding and Transformation**: Apache Kafka, dbt, [Azure Blob Storage](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/storage/blobs), MySQL, PostgreSQL, and [Azure Event Hub](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/event-hubs/event-hubs-about) **(powered by ClickPipes)**
* **Data Visualization**: Superset, Metabase, Grafana, Deepnote, Tableau, and [PowerBI Desktop](https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/desktop/)
* **Language Clients**: Python, Golang, Java, and Node.js
* **SQL Clients**: Datagrip and DBeaver

Lastly, for a seamless **managed ingestion pipeline** experience, we offer [ClickPipes](https://clickhouse.com/cloud/clickpipes), built for continuous ingestion into ClickHouse Cloud. 

## Coming Soon: General Availability 

We will be announcing the General Availability of ClickHouse Cloud on Azure in the coming weeks. This will include:

* **Azure Marketplace Subscription**: Subscription to the service through the Azure Marketplace for users who want to integrate their billing with the Azure platform.
* **Service Level Agreements (SLAs)**: Uptime guarantees for users who enter into a committed spend agreement. 

Whether you’re a seasoned data practitioner or just starting to build your very first analytics application, ClickHouse Cloud offers the flexibility, security, and the right set of features you need to unlock instant insights from your data. [Sign up](https://clickhouse.cloud/signUp?loc=blog-azure-beta), and we can’t wait to see what you build!

It feels like it was just yesterday when ClickHouse Cloud first launched in December 2022. Since then, we’ve been on a whirlwind journey, expanding to Google Cloud in June 2023. And today, we’re thrilled to announce ClickHouse Cloud availability on Micros

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ClickHouse Cloud is now on Azure in Public Beta!

We are thrilled to [announce ClickHouse Cloud is now Generally Available on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)](/blog/clickhouse-cloud-expands-choice-with-launch-on-google-cloud-platform) in three geographies - United States (Iowa), Europe (Netherlands) and Asia (Singapore).


This release is a major milestone in our cloud journey, as we expand to offer users more flexibility and choice for deploying ClickHouse services. In early May, we announced the [Public Beta](/blog/clickhouse-cloud-on-gcp-available-in-public-beta) of ClickHouse Cloud on GCP. This milestone included features such as integration with Google Cloud Storage, end-to-end encryption, endpoint security controls with IP Access List, and many more. 

In GA, we have added the following new capabilities:

* **Marketplace Subscription:** Subscribe to the service [via the Marketplace](https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace/product/clickhouse-public/clickhouse-cloud?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=clickhouse&utm_campaign=gcp-ga) to consolidate your billing.
* **Private Service Connect:** Advanced protection of your data on the wire by using Google Cloud’s private network.
* **Disaster Recovery:** All services come with daily backups, free of charge for two days.
* **Service Level Agreements:** Available for users that sign up for committed spend contracts.

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We are working on several improvements, including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications.

## Hear from our customers

**Nansen.ai** <br />
"We are absolutely thrilled with the ClickHouse Cloud service on GCP! The speed and flexibility of Clickhouse have exceeded our expectations. We are particularly impressed with the team at Clickhouse who consistently managed to meet our expectations. We are really looking forward to see acceleration on business value creation for Nansen thanks to this new partnership with Clickhouse and GCP" 

## Get Started

To get started, sign up [here](https://clickhouse.cloud/signUp?loc=gcp-ga&utm_medium=blog&utm_source=clickhouse). ClickHouse Cloud offers users a 30-day trial with $300 in usage credits. 

### We offer different tier selections to give you choice for your deployment needs:

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<li>Development: Best suited for small workloads
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<li>Storage: Up to 1 TB</li>
<li>Memory: 16 GiB total memory</li>
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<li>Production: Designed for production environments and workloads that need additional storage and memory
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<li>Storage: Unlimited</li>
<li>Memory: 24 GiB+ total memory</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Dedicated - Coming Soon! Get in <a href="/pricing/contact?loc=gcp-ga">touch</a> to discuss if this is the right option for you. This tier is tailored for demanding workloads requiring performance and isolation guarantees.</li>
</ul>

At the end of your trial, you can add a credit card to continue on a pay-as-you-go monthly plan, or reach out to [us](/company/contact?loc=gcp-ga) for volume-based discounts.

To learn more, [contact us](/company/contact?loc=gcp-ga) or visit our [pricing page](/pricing?loc=gcp-ga) for more detail. 

ClickHouse Cloud is now Generally Available on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in three geographies - United States (Iowa), Europe (Netherlands) and Asia (Singapore).

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We are thrilled to announce API support for ClickHouse Cloud that lets you manage your services programmatically.

Modern DevOps frameworks are centered around APIs that automate and streamline deployments. With the newly introduced ClickHouse Cloud API support, you can effortlessly manage your ClickHouse Cloud services within your existing CI/CD pipeline and programmatically perform operations, such as service provisioning, configuration, and scaling.

Common use cases for ClickHouse Cloud API include:

* **Automated provisioning and deprovisioning** – The ClickHouse Cloud API enables automation of various tasks, including programmatically provisioning, configuring, and managing services. This automation saves time and effort by eliminating manual processes, reducing the risk of human errors, and ensuring consistency across environments.
* **Scheduled scaling** – The ClickHouse Cloud API allows you to override auto scaling controls, either scheduled or unscheduled. By adjusting the resource allocation, you can ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency.
* **Flexible configuration management** – You can leverage tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet to automate deployments quickly.

ClickHouse Cloud API support includes the ability to:

* Perform lifecycle operations on ClickHouse services, such as launching, starting, and stopping services.
* Configure advanced scaling policies, including minimum and maximum size and idling.
* Manage user access, API keys, and IP Access Lists
* Monitor backup operational status.
* List and update organizational details, including invitations

## To get started with ClickHouse Cloud API

Create an account or login with [ClickHouse Cloud](https://clickhouse.cloud/signUp?utm_source=clickhouse&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=blog-api). We offer a 30-day trial with $300 in usage credits for new users. Navigate to the API Keys tab, and follow the prompts for generating a key and setting your policy. For more information, please see our documentation [here](https://clickhouse.com/docs/en/cloud/manage/openapi).

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We take measures to secure your API key, secret, and connection. Only the last four characters of your key are stored in our database and are visible after setup so you can identify them in the activity log. Both the key and secret are generated using a cryptographically secure random character generator and stored using a strong hashing algorithm with salt. A web application firewall protects the API endpoint to prevent abuse.

Refer to the REST [API specification](https://clickhouse.com/docs/en/cloud/manage/api/swagger) for the detailed list of supported operations:

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If you are a Postman user, you can simply import the spec to get set up. API operations are limited to 10 requests every 10 seconds.

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## What's Next?

We are excited to continue to develop the ClickHouse Cloud API and make it a powerful tool for developers. In the next weeks and months, we are working to:

* Add more methods to the specification, including the ability to:
    * View usage and billing information, including a breakdown of costs by unit and service.
    * View metrics, such as storage, memory allocation, and query stats.
* Develop a Terraform provider to further improve the tooling by allowing developers to automate the creation and management of ClickHouse Cloud services.
* Introduce API support for database operations, such as managing databases, tables, and users.
* Support advanced authentication methods, including Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC).

## Get started today

If you are already a ClickHouse Cloud user, you can log into your service to start using the API. If you are not yet a user, you can [start a ClickHouse Cloud trial today](https://clickhouse.cloud/signUp?utm_source=clickhouse&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=blog-api) and receive $300 of free credit to get going with your real-time analytics use case!


Explore the endless possibilities of ClickHouse Cloud's API integration and elevate your data management experience. Seamlessly control & automate deployments.

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## ClickHouse Cloud is now available on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in public Beta. 

ClickHouse Cloud was launched on December 6, 2022, enabling ClickHouse users to build real-time applications without the devops overhead of a self-managed installation.

TL;DR - Get started [now](https://clickhouse.cloud/signUp?loc=gcp-beta-blog) by launching a GCP service in minutes.

One of the key benefits of ClickHouse Cloud is the simplicity of getting started. With just a few clicks, you can set up a service, and autoscale automatically based on your workload's needs, so you never have to overprovision or pay for unused capacity. We have already seen a number of ClickHouse users using ClickHouse as a [‘speed layer’](https://clickhouse.com/blog/clickhouse-bigquery-migrating-data-for-realtime-queries?loc=gcp-beta-blog) atop BigQuery. This announcement allows these users to keep their data resident in a single cloud provider.

## Depending on your needs, you can select from two different options:

* Development: Best suited for small workloads
    * Storage: Up to 1 TB
    * Memory: 16 GiB
* Production: Designed for production environments and workloads that need additional storage and memory
    * Storage: Unlimited
    * Memory: 24 GiB+ total memory

## Feature Highlights

ClickHouse Cloud on GCP offers the following features:

* **Google Cloud Storage integration**: Out-of-the-box integration to move from cloud storage to ClickHouse Cloud. And several other integrations for you to build end-to-end solutions, see more information [here](https://clickhouse.com/docs/en/integrations?loc=gcp-beta-blog).
* **End-to-end encryption**: At ClickHouse, security is a top priority, and the service offers encryption on the wire with TLS and data-at-rest encryption with Google Cloud Storage encryption.
* **Endpoint security**: The IP Access List feature offers the ability to secure endpoints so only select IPs can access data.
* **Built in SQL Console** for data exploration and visualization: 
    * Seamlessly and securely connect to your database
    * Explore and query your data instantly
    * Build rich visualizations from your query results in 2-3 clicks
    * Collaborate with your team using shared queries

It takes just a few minutes to set up your new service in GCP and get going. See the steps below:

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## Stay tuned for the GA announcement. We have a few additional things in the works, including:

* **Disaster Recovery**: Default daily backups for both Development and Production instances.
* **Subscription via the Google Cloud Marketplace**: For users that want to integrate their billing through Google Cloud.
* **Private Service Connect**: Advanced protection of your data on the wire by using Google Cloud’s private network.
* **Service Level Agreements**: For users that sign up for committed spend contracts.
* **Compliance Certification**: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

## Get Started

To get started, sign up [here](https://clickhouse.cloud/signUp?loc=gcp-beta-blog). ClickHouse Cloud offers users a 30-day trial with $300 in usage credits. The service is available in three major geographies:

* AMER: Iowa - us-central1
* EMEA: Netherlands - europe-west4
* APAC: Singapore - asia-southeast1

If you choose to continue using the service at the end of the trial, you can add a credit card to continue on a pay-as-you-go monthly plan, or reach out to us for volume-based discounts as a part of our Enterprise package.

To learn more, [contact us](https://clickhouse.com/company/contact?loc=gcp-beta-blog) or visit our [pricing page](https://clickhouse.com/pricing?loc=gcp-beta-blog) for more detail. 


ClickHouse Cloud is now available on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in public Beta. 

Krithika Balagurunathan

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