Database Version |
Use the dropdown menu to select from the available template versions of the database.
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Instance Name (PostgreSQL) or Group Name (MySQL) |
Enter a unique instance name. |
Replica Mode |
Configure the number of nodes to create for this cluster. Select one of the following:
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Topology |
Specify configuration for the database nodes appropriate for the type of database and the replica mode you selected. |
Enable Directory Service Authentication |
If you configured a directory service, activate directory service authentication. For information, see Configuring a Directory Service in VMware Data Services Manager. |
DNS Names |
Enter comma separated FQDNs. The DNS names are used in the Subject Alternative Name (SAN) and Common Name (CN) fields of the TLS certificate. |
Infrastructure Policy |
Select an infrastructure policy from the list of preconfigured policies. |
Storage Policy |
From the list of storage policies associated with the infrastructure policy, select a storage policy for the database VM storage placement. |
VM Class |
Depending on your database resource requirements for vCPU and memory, select an appropriate VM class. |
Disk Size |
Set the disk size. |
Enable Backups |
Use the slider to opt-in for automated backups. If you opt-in for automated backups, you have to set Backup Retention. |
Backup Retention |
Specify the number of days to retain a backup on the selected storage location. |
Daily Backup Time |
Use the dropdown menus to select the time of day to backup the database. |
Backup Schedule |
Specify if you want to use default or customized backup schedule:
- Use Default Backup Schedule - Use the schedule provided by the system and set the start time.
- Add Customized Backup Schedule - Specify whether you want the backup to be full or incremental. Set up the start time and the frequency of the backup.
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Enable Maintenance Window |
Use the slider to opt-in for automatic upgrade to the next minor versions during the maintenance window that you configure. |
Day of the Week |
Use the dropdown menu to select the maintenance window's day of the week. |
Start Time |
Use the dropdown menus to select the time of day in which to start the maintenance window. |
New Duration |
Use the dropdown menu to specify the duration of the maintenance window (hours). |