Databases

You can use the Commvault software to back up databases in the cloud, on-premises, and in hybrid environments.

Quick Links to Databases

The following are quick links to configurations for the most popular databases.

• Getting Started

  • SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • MySQL

  • PostgreSQL

  • DB2

• System Requirements

  • SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • MySQL

  • PostgreSQL

  • DB2

• Configuration in the Command Center

  • SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • MySQL

  • PostgreSQL

  • DB2

• Configuration in the CommCell Console

  • SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • MySQL

  • PostgreSQL

  • DB2

• Backup

  • SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • MySQL

  • PostgreSQL

  • DB2

• Restore

  • SQL Server

  • Oracle

  • MySQL

  • PostgreSQL

  • DB2

User Account Requirements

A user account with root privileges is required for some database operations, such as mounting disks and running workloads that support snapshot operations. If specific user account configurations are required, they are documented for the related workload or operation.

Vector Database Support

The following databases support vector database extension:

• Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL (Export-based)

• Amazon DocumentDB

• Amazon DynamoDB

• Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL (Export-based)

• Amazon Redshift

• Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

• Azure Database for PostgreSQL

• Google Cloud SQL for MySQL

• Google Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL and AlloyDB

• PostgreSQL