Create your database
Databases store data for your applications.
To create and launch an Astra DB Classic database, do the following:
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In the Astra Portal, go to Databases.
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Select Create Classic Database.
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Select a Tier from Production Workloads or High Density Production Workloads.
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Select a cloud provider and region.
To optimize performance, select a region that is geographically close to your users.
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Select a Cost Summary review for hourly or monthly.
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Select Configure Database.
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Enter a meaningful Database Name.
You can’t change the database name after you create the database. Use only alphanumeric characters. There is no character limit.
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Enter a Keyspace Name to reflect your data model.
You can’t name your keyspace
dseorsystem. Use only alphanumeric characters. Keyspace names can’t exceed 48 characters.Astra DB Classic databases organize data into tables, and tables are grouped into keyspaces. A keyspace is like a schema in a relational database. They help keep related tables of information in a single place within your database.
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Select Create Database.
A confirmation banner appears in the Astra Portal when database creation begins, and you receive an email when database creation is complete. On the Databases page, you can find the new database and its status in the Databases list. Click the database’s name to manage or connect with your new database.
