Application developers and DB operators
Database: How to Create a MySQL Database Instance
Provision a managed MySQL instance with secure networking, backups, and access controls.
11 min read · Updated 2026-04-01
Prerequisites
- • Database service quota in the target project
- • Private subnet and security group for database access
- • Defined backup retention and maintenance policy
Implementation workflow
This runbook focuses on a reliable sequence for provisioning and validating the service through the cloud console.
- Open Databases > Instances and start a new instance creation workflow.
- Select engine MySQL, version, compute size, and storage capacity.
- Attach the instance to a private network and restrict ingress to app sources.
- Set admin credentials and enable automated backup retention.
- Wait for status ACTIVE, then connect from an authorized application host.
Validation and operator checks
After deployment, verify connectivity, security boundaries, and backup posture before promoting workloads to production.
Operator tips
- • Never expose database endpoints directly to public networks.
- • Use separate users for application runtime and administrative tasks.
- • Validate backup restore before production cutover.
Video walkthrough
Watch the full console flow for creating a managed MySQL database instance.
Video walkthrough
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