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Deploy a MariaDB Database on Clouddley Triggr

Learn how to deploy a MariaDB database on Triggr.

Setting up and managing a MariaDB database is simple and efficient with Clouddley Triggr. MariaDB is a powerful, open-source relational database known for its speed and reliability. This guide walks you through the deployment process on Clouddley Triggr, making it easy for beginners and experienced developers to get their database up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

  • A Clouddley account.

  • A virtual machine on a Cloud platform or bare metal server.

Step-by-step deployment

1

Accessing Triggr Databases

Image of Triggr Databases dashboard.
Accessing Triggr Databasess
2

Configure the Virtual Machine (VM)

Start by configuring your virtual machine environment to host your database. Follow the instructions below:

  • Enter the required details:

VM Host

Provide the host address of your virtual machine.

VM User

Input the username required to access the virtual machine

Port

Specify the port number for the connection

  • Use the Clouddley CLI (recommended) or connect via SSH to verify.

The Clouddley CLI is a command-line tool that allows you to interact with the Clouddley Platform from your terminal.

  • Open the command line of the remote VM you want to configure to Clouddley and install Clouddley CLI by running the command:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/clouddley/cli/main/install.sh | sh
  • To install Triggr, run the command:

clouddley triggr install

Using the CLI, you can deploy resources, manage configurations, and automate tasks efficiently.

  • Click on Verify to validate the details and confirm the connection.

  • Click Next to proceed.

Configuring the virtual machine during app deployment on Triggr Databases.
Configuring the virtual machine to host your database
3

Database Name

  • Enter a unique name for your database for easy identification within the virtual machine (VM).

  • Click on Next

Configuring database name on Triggr Databases.
Defining a unique name for the MariaDB database
4

Select the Database type and version

  • Select MariaDB from the dropdown menu

  • Select the preferred version from the dropdown menu to ensure compatibility with your application.

  • (Optional) Enable the Delete Protection option to prevent accidental deletion of your MariaDB database.

This feature prevents the database from being destroyed unless explicitly disabled.

  • Click on Deploy DB

User selecting the MariaDB database type and version.
Selecting the MariaDB database type and specifying the version for deployment
5

Confirm Deployment

  • Once the deployment is complete, your MariaDB database is ready.

  • Click Go to Dashboard to access and manage your database.

Image of MariaDB database deployed successfully on Triggr Databases.
MariaDB database successfully deployed

Triggr Database Dashboard

You can access and manage your database using the user-friendly dashboard interface.

View details about your database, VM, and settings (e.g., Delete Protection), and use the option to destroy the database if no longer needed.

An image of the overview section of the MariaDB database deployed on Triggr Databases.
The dashboard overview with a high-level summary of database performance and status

Conclusion

Clouddley Triggr makes deploying a MariaDB database easy and hassle-free, allowing you to focus on your applications instead of database management. Explore our other guides to learn how to deploy different databases on Clouddley Triggr.

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