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Databases

Create a Database

Launch a managed database cluster on NexQloud

Create a Database

This guide walks through launching a new Managed Database cluster from the NexQloud console.

Prerequisites

  • A NexQloud account
  • Managed Databases service enabled for your account

Creating a Database

  1. Log in to the NexQloud Console
  2. Navigate to Databases in the sidebar
  3. Click Create Database

Step 1: Choose Engine

Select your database engine:

  • PostgreSQL — Full-featured relational database with SQL support
  • FerretDB — MongoDB-compatible document database (uses MongoDB wire protocol)

Step 2: Select Version

Choose the engine version:

EngineAvailable Versions
PostgreSQL17
FerretDB2.7 (DocumentDB + PostgreSQL 17)

Step 3: Choose Cluster Mode

Select the deployment topology:

  • Standalone — Single node deployment. Suitable for development and testing.
  • HA (High Availability) — 3-node cluster with Patroni-based replication and automatic failover. Recommended for production workloads.
HA mode provisions 3 nodes and incurs higher resource costs. Use standalone for non-critical workloads.

Step 4: Select Instance Type

Choose the compute and storage profile for your database nodes. Each instance type specifies:

  • vCPU — Number of virtual CPU cores
  • Memory — RAM in GB
  • Disk — Storage capacity in GB

The dropdown displays options formatted as: X vCPU • Y GB RAM • Z GB disk

Step 5: Configure Database Name

Enter a display name for your database:

  • 3–64 characters
  • Must be unique within your account

Step 6: Configure Options

  • Public Endpoint (toggle) — Expose your database via a public SNI proxy at *.dds.dcptunnel.net. Disabled by default. Enable this if you need to connect from outside the private network.
  • Automated Backups (toggle) — Enable WAL archiving and scheduled full backups with point-in-time recovery. Default retention is 7 days.
Automated backups enable point-in-time recovery to any second within the retention window. Strongly recommended for production databases.

Step 7: Create

Click Create Database to submit. Your database will begin provisioning.

Post-Provisioning

After submission, the database appears in your inventory with status Provisioning.

  • Provisioning typically takes 2–5 minutes
  • The page auto-refreshes every 10 seconds until the database is ready
  • Once status changes to Running, connection details become available

Next Steps

Overview

Introduction to Managed Databases on NexQloud

Connect to a Database

Connect to your managed database using standard clients