Database

Set up a database easily and securely with Kapstan. This guide walks you through the steps for configuring your own database instance in a Kapstan managed environment.

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Before you proceed, ensure you have a virtual network set up in your environment. If not, please follow the steps to setup Virtual Network.

Steps to Create a Database

1. Navigate to the Infrastructure Overview on the Kapstan.
2. Click on "Create" and then on "Database".
3. Alternatively, you can also click here to create a new database. It will create a new database in your selected environment.

Configuration

Complete the creation process by providing the required values in the form.

• Database Name: Enter a unique name for your database.
• Virtual Network: Choose the appropriate Virtual Network in which your database will reside. This must be set up beforehand. More details here.
• Database: Specify the database. You can choose between MySQL and Postgres.
• Instance: Decide on the type of instance for your database. This determines the compute and memory capacity of your database.

The setup process typically completes within just a few minutes. To monitor the status of your Database, please visit the Infrastructure Overview page. Read about Infrastructure Overview here.

Behind the Scenes

When you create a database through Kapstan, the platform automatically configures essential settings such as security groups, parameter groups, and logging features to make your database operational and secure.

Next Steps

1. Create an Object Store.
2. Create a Kubernetes Cluster.