Getting Started with GeminiDB Influx API

This section describes GeminiDB Influx instance types and instructs you to quickly create and connect to a GeminiDB Influx instance.

**Table 1** Instance types
Instance Type	Scenario	Reference
Cluster	One cluster consists of at least three nodes. A cluster is easy to scale out to meet increasing data growth needs. A cluster is recommended if you have high requirements on availability, large volume of data, and future scalability.	Buying and Connecting to a Cluster Instance
Single node	A single-node instance cannot ensure the SLA. You are advised to use it only for testing and function verification.	Buying and Connecting to a Single-Node Instance

Connection Methods

DAS enables you to manage instances on a web-based console, simplifying database management and improving working efficiency. You can connect and manage instances through DAS. By default, you have the permission of remote login. DAS is secure and convenient for connecting to GeminiDB Influx instances.

**Table 2** Connection on DAS
Method	Scenario	Remarks
DAS	You can connect to a GeminiDB Influx instance on a web-based console.	Easy to use, secure, advanced, and intelligent By default, you have the permission of remote login. DAS is secure and convenient for connecting to instances.