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External Database

You may optionally use an external database on Microsoft Azure.
Azure provides several options for deploying a PostgreSQL database, and any supported version can be used.

The steps below outline how to set up a separate PostgreSQL server.

Creating the Database Service​

Start by logging into your Azure account on https://azure.microsoft.com/

Search for PostgreSQL and select Azure Database for PostgreSQL servers:

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Click on Create:

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Configure the database server:

  • Give the server a name, example nomadeskdb
  • Select service type LoadBalancer
  • Enter a port, example 30000
  • Create an Administrator account Do NOT use nomadesk as a username, this is a user that will be automatically created and used in the software

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