Getting started with Amazon DocumentDB includes completing the Databases guided setup, configuring entities, and then performing a test backup and a restore.
Complete the Databases Guided Setup
To add the first database in your Command Center environment, use the Databases guided setup. In the Command Center, go to Guided setup > Databases.
To complete the guided setup, you need the following information:
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The server name
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The host name
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The credentials that you use to access the server
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The packages that you want to install, such as Oracle
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If you are configuring a database that uses a pseudoclient, you must manually install the packages on the physical servers before you use the guided setup. For more information, see Adding a New Server.
Configure an Access Node
Add a Windows or Linux file server with the Virtual Server package installed. For more information, see Adding an Additional Server.
For information on supported platforms for the access node, see System Requirements for Amazon DocumentDB.
Create a Cloud Database Instance for Amazon DocumentDB
Create a new cloud database instance for Amazon DocumentDB using an existing cloud account or a new cloud account.
For more information, see Creating a Cloud Database Instance for Amazon DocumentDB.
Step 6: Perform Your First Backup and Restore
Your first full backup is automatically scheduled based on the assigned plan. To perform a manual backup, see Backing Up a DocumentDB Cluster Group.
After the backup operation is complete, perform a restore. For more information, see Restoring a DocumentDB Cluster.