Connecting to an Instance Through DAS

Scenarios

DAS enables you to manage your databases from a web-based console. It supports SQL execution, advanced database management, and intelligent O&M, simplifying database management and improving both efficiency and data security.

Procedure

1. Log in to the management console.
2. Click in the upper left corner and select a region and project.
3. Click in the upper left corner of the page and choose Databases > GaussDB.
4. On the Instances page, locate the DB instance you want to log in to and click Log In in the Operation column.
   Figure 1 Logging in to an instance
   

   Alternatively, click the DB instance name on the Instances page. On the displayed Basic Information page, click Log In in the upper right corner of the page.

   Figure 2 Logging in to an instance
   

5. On the Custom Login page, select the node to be logged in to. Enter the correct database username and password, and click Test Connection. After the connection test is successful, click Log In.
   Figure 3 Login page
   

   Table 1 Parameter description

   Parameter	Description
   Login Username	Username of the GaussDB database account. The default administrator is root.
   Database Name	Name of the database to be connected. The default management database is postgres.
   Password	Password of the database user.
   Show Executed SQL Statements	You are advised to enable Show Executed SQL Statements. With it enabled, you can view the executed SQL statements under SQL Operations > SQL History and execute them again without entering the SQL statements.

   For details about how to use DAS to manage databases, see GaussDB Management.

Follow-up Operations

After logging in to the instance, you can create databases, create database users, and migrate databases.

• Creating a Database
• Migrating a Database
• Creating a Database Through DAS
• Creating a Database User Through DAS

FAQ

Question: What can I do if the DAS console is not displayed after I click Log In in the Operation column of an instance on the Instances page?

Solution: Set your browser to allow pop-ups and try again.