TiDB

# TiDB Documentation > TiDB is an open-source, distributed SQL database designed for Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP). This documentation covers both self-managed deployments and TiDB Cloud managed services. ## Product TiDB is available in multiple deployment options: - **TiDB Cloud**: Fully managed database service with Dedicated, Premium, Essential, and Starter plan. - **TiDB Self-Managed**: Deploy and operate TiDB on your own infrastructure. - **TiDB on Kubernetes**: Deploy and manage TiDB using TiDB Operator. ### TiDB Cloud TiDB Cloud is a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) that brings everything great about TiDB to your cloud, letting you focus on your applications instead of the complexities of your database. #### TiDB Cloud Dedicated - [TiDB Cloud Dedicated Documentation](https://docs.pingcap.com/tidbcloud/llms.txt): Enterprise-grade managed TiDB with dedicated resources, advanced security, and compliance features. #### TiDB Cloud Premium - [TiDB Cloud Premium Documentation](https://docs.pingcap.com/tidbcloud/premium/llms.txt): Designed for mission-critical businesses that demand unlimited real-time scalability, delivering workload-aware auto-scaling and comprehensive enterprise capabilities. #### TiDB Cloud Essential - [TiDB Cloud Essential Docume […gekürzt]