Creating and Managing Databases in Plesk
Introduction: Plesk makes it easy to create and manage databases for your websites and applications. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of creating a new database, managing users, and performing basic database operations using the Plesk control panel.
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Create a new database: a. Log in to your Plesk control panel. b. Click on the "Databases" tab in the left-hand menu. c. Click the "Add Database" button. d. Enter a name for the database, select the database server and type, and click "OK."
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Create a database user: a. After creating the database, click on the "Users" tab. b. Click the "Add Database User" button. c. Enter a username and password, then click "OK."
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Manage database privileges: a. Click on the database user you want to edit. b. Under the "Privileges" tab, select the desired permissions for the user. c. Click "OK" to save your changes.
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Access the database using phpMyAdmin (for MySQL) or phpPgAdmin (for PostgreSQL): a. In the "Databases" tab, click on the database you want to access. b. Click the "Webadmin" button to open the database administration tool in a new browser tab. c. Log in using the database username and password.
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Import and export databases: a. In the "Databases" tab, click on the database you want to import or export. b. To import, click the "Import Dump" button and select the SQL file from your computer. c. To export, click the "Export Dump" button and choose to save the SQL file to your computer or a remote server.
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Manage database backups: a. In the "Databases" tab, click on the database you want to back up or restore. b. Click the "Backup" button to create a new backup, and choose where to save the backup file. c. To restore a backup, click the "Restore" button and select the backup file from your computer or a remote server.
Creating and managing databases in Plesk is straightforward, thanks to its intuitive interface. By following this guide, you'll be able to create and manage databases, manage users, and perform essential database operations with ease. If you need further assistance, reach out to your hosting provider's support team.
