Updated on 2024-08-29 GMT+08:00

Creating a Table

A data table consists of basic information, columns, indexes, foreign keys, and CHECK constraints. The indexes, foreign keys, and CHECK constraints are optional and can be configured based on service requirements.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the DAS console.
  2. Click in the upper left corner and select a region and project.
  3. Click in the upper left corner, and under Databases, click Data Admin Service.
  4. In the navigation pane on the left, choose Development Tool.

    You can also click Go to Development Tool on the overview page.

  5. Locate the DB instance that you want to log in to and click Log In in the Operation column.
  6. On the top menu bar, choose Database Management.
  7. In the upper area of the page, click Change on the right of the current database to switch to the database where you want to create a table.

    Figure 1 Switching to the database where you want to create a table

  8. On displayed page, click Create Table.

    Figure 2 Creating a table

  9. On the displayed Basic Information page, enter a table name, specify the schema, table lock escalation, and enter comments.

    Figure 3 Basic information

  10. Click Next.
  11. On the Column page, click Add and set Column Name, Type, Nullable, Primary Key, and Extended Information as needed.

    • If you do not need to add indexes, foreign keys, or CHECK constraints, click Create.
    • If you need to add indexes, foreign keys, or CHECK constraints, click Next until all your desired parameters are specified. After the setting is complete, click Create.

  12. In the SQL Preview dialog box, click Execute.