Deploy a PostgreSQL Database on Clouddley Triggr

Learn how to deploy a PostgreSQL database on Triggr.

Deploying and managing a PostgreSQL database is easy with Clouddley Triggr. PostgreSQL is a powerful open-source relational database known for its robustness and extensibility. This guide walks you through the setup process on Clouddley Triggr, ensuring a smooth and efficient deployment experience for developers of all skill levels.

Prerequisites

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

Step-by-step deployment

Accessing Triggr Databases

Log into your Clouddley account.
Navigate to Triggr Databases and Click on Deploy Database

Configure the Virtual Machine (VM)

Begin by setting up 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.

Download the public key to your local machine.
Run the provided command in your local machine allowing Triggr to connect to your virtual machine.

ssh-copy-id -f -i ~/path/to/downloaded/Publickey username@ipaddress

Replace ~/path/to/downloaded/Publickey ,username and ipaddress with your actual values.

Click Verify to validate the details and confirm the connection.
Click Next to continue.

Configuring the virtual machine during app deployment on Triggr Databases.

Database Name

Provide a unique name for your database to ensure easy identification within the virtual machine (VM).
Click Next to proceed.

Select the Database type and version

Choose PostgreSQL from the dropdown menu
Select your preferred version to ensure compatibility with your application.
(Optional) Enable the Delete Protection option to prevent accidental deletion of your PostgreSQL database.

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

Click on Deploy DB

User selecting the PostgreSQL database type and version.

Confirm Deployment

After the deployment is complete, your PostgreSQL database is ready.
Click Go to Dashboard to access and manage it.

Image of PostgreSQL database deployed successfully on Triggr Databases.

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 PostgreSQL database deployed on Triggr Databases.

Conclusion

Deploying a PostgreSQL database on Clouddley Triggr is quick, efficient, and scalable. With Triggr's database management features, you can focus on your applications while Clouddley Triggr handles the heavy lifting. Check out our other guides to learn how to deploy various databases on Clouddley Triggr.

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