Creating a GaussDB Instance

This section describes how to create a GaussDB instance as the destination database.

1. Log in to the management console.
2. Click in the upper left corner and select a region.
3. Under the service list, choose Databases > GaussDB.
4. In the navigation pane on the left, choose GaussDB > Instances.
5. Click Buy DB Instance.
6. Configure the instance name and basic information.

   

7. Configure instance specifications.

   

   Select small specifications for the test. You are advised to configure specifications based on service requirements in actual use.

8. Select a VPC and security group (created in Creating a VPC and Security Group) for the instance and configure the database port.

   

9. Configure password and other information.

   

10. Click Next, confirm the information, and click Submit.
11. Go to the instance list.

    If the instance status becomes available, the instance has been created.

12. Create a database in the destination GaussDB instance.
    1. In the GaussDB instance list, locate the DB instance and click Log In in the Operation column.

       

    2. In the displayed dialog box, enter the password and click Test Connection.
    3. After the connection test is successful, click Log In.

       

    4. After the login is successful, click Create Database, enter required information as needed, and click OK.

       

       

    5. Prepare permissions for logging in to GaussDB by referring to Preparations.