How to create a database
This page shows you how to create a Serverless SQL Database using the Scaleway console.
You may need certain IAM permissions to carry out some actions described on this page. This means:
- you are the Owner of the Scaleway Organization in which the actions will be carried out, or
- you are an IAM user of the Organization, with a policy granting you the necessary permission sets
- You have an account and are logged into the Scaleway console
- You have signed up to the private beta and received a confirmation email.
How to create a database
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Click SQL Databases in the Serverless section of the side menu. The Serverless SQL Databases page displays.
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Click + Create database. The database creation wizard displays.
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Complete the following steps in the wizard:
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Choose a region, which is the geographical location in which your database will be created.
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Select a default engine version from the drop-down menu.
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Configure your database autoscaling. Your database will scale within the defined range to match the incoming load.
Note:Define a minimum of 1 vCPU or more to avoid cold starts that can take a few seconds.
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Enter a name for your database, or keep the randomly-generated name. The name must only contain alphanumeric characters and dashes.
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Verify the estimated cost.
- Click Create database to finish. The setting up of your database will take a few seconds. Check the Overview tab to see its status.