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Create Baidu Cloud GaiaDB Datasource

NineData supports adding data sources of different types and environments to the console for centralized management. After a datasource is added, you can use features such as Database DevOps, Backup and Restore, Data Replication, and Data Comparison. This topic describes how to add a Baidu Cloud GaiaDB datasource to NineData.

Prerequisites​

  • The server IP address of NineData has been added to the data source allowlist. Please refer to the image below for instructions on how to obtain the server IP address.

    server_ip_address

  • Make sure you have available data source quota; otherwise, the data source cannot be added. You can quickly check your remaining quota at the top-right corner of the NineData console.check_quota

Procedure​

  1. Log in to the NineData Console.

  2. In the left-side navigation pane, choose Datasource > Datasource.

  3. On the Datasource tab, click Create Datasource. In the datasource type dialog box, choose Baidu Cloud > Cloud Datasource > Cloud Native Database GaiaDB, and then configure the parameters on the Create Datasource page according to the following table.

    tip

    If you select the wrong type, click the arrow_down icon at the top of the Create Datasource page to reselect the datasource type.

  4. Configure the datasource parameters:

    Parameter
    		Description
    NameEnter a datasource name.
    ConnectionSelect the connection method. The console currently supports IP Address, Gateway, and SSH Tunnel.
    Access MethodThe current fixed value is Connection Address.
    Connection AddressEnter the GaiaDB endpoint and port. The default port shown in the console is 3306.
    DB AccountEnter the database login username.
    DB PasswordEnter the database login password.
    Access RegionSelect the access region nearest to the instance.
    EnvironmentSelect the environment tag for the datasource, such as Production or Development.
    EncryptionSpecifies whether to enable encrypted transmission. This option is enabled by default in the console. After expanding it, you can choose Prefer or Require, and configure SSL Cipher, server certificate validation, server identity validation, and client certificates when needed.

  5. After all parameters are configured, click Connection Test on the right of Create Datasource to test connectivity. When Connection Successfully is displayed, click Create Datasource to finish creating the datasource.