Set up a PostgreSQL Instance Store

This guide outlines the steps to set up an Ascend Instance Store with PostgreSQL.

Prerequisites

• Ascend Instance
• PostgreSQL database

Configure your Ascend Instance Store

1. Access your Ascend Instance settings:

   • Navigate to your Instance URL
   • Go to Settings > Instance

2. Add your database password to the Instance Vault:

   • Scroll to Instance Vault section
   • Select Manage Secrets
   • Click Add Secret
   • For the Secret Details:
     • Use a Name like ascend-instance-store-postgres-admin-password
     • Input the password in Value

3. Configure the Instance Store:

   • Return to Settings > Instance
   • Click Edit Instance Store
   • Select PostgreSQL
   • Enter the following details:
     • Hostname
     tip

     The hostname format may differ across cloud providers.

     - User
     - Secret name from vault (e.g., `ascend-instance-store-postgres-admin-password`)
     - Database name (recommended: `ascend_instance`)
     - Schema (recommended: `instance_data`)
     

4. Click "Check and Update Instance Store"

🎉 Congratulations! Your Ascend Instance is now connected to PostgreSQL.