Control Panel

🎛️ Overview of the Control Panel

The Control Panel is the main interface where you can manage your database server, configure access controls, and adjust system settings. Here’s a brief overview of the sections you'll find:

• Database Management: Create, manage, and delete databases.
• User Management: Add, remove, and manage user access to the databases.
• Server Settings: Configure global settings, such as performance optimizations, logging, and backups.
• Security: Adjust user permissions and control access levels for different users.

The Control Panel allows you to perform essential database administration tasks from a single web interface, making it easier to manage complex database setups.

🔐 Accessing the Control Panel

To access the DBDash Control Panel, follow these steps:

1. Open the DBDash Web UI in your browser at http://localhost:3000.
2. Login with your administrator credentials.
3. Once logged in, navigate to the "Control Panel" from the sidebar or dashboard.

You will now have access to all administrative functionalities of the Control Panel.

⚙️ Key Features of the Control Panel

📊 Database Management

From the Control Panel, you can:

• Create new databases by clicking on the "Create Database" button.
• View and manage existing databases, including modifying their configurations or deleting them.
• Perform database backups and restores with ease using built-in tools.

👥 User Management

The Control Panel also allows you to manage users who have access to your databases. Here’s what you can do:

• Create and assign roles to users for specific access levels (e.g., Admin, Read-Only, or Write).
• Remove or edit user access whenever needed.
• Set up user permissions to ensure that only authorized users can perform specific actions on databases.

⚡ Server Settings

In this section, you can manage the following server settings:

• Adjust performance settings, including cache and connection pooling options.
• View server logs to diagnose any issues with the database or server.
• Set up scheduled backups to ensure that your data is always safe.

🔐 Security

The Control Panel enables you to secure your databases through:

• Configuring SSL/TLS for encrypted connections to the database.
• Managing user roles and permissions to limit access to sensitive data.
• Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.

❓ Need Help?

If you're having trouble using the Control Panel or have any questions, refer to the following resources:

• Check out the Troubleshooting Guide for common issues.
• Visit the Support Page for more ways to get in touch with our team.
• Join the DBDash community forums for discussions and solutions from fellow users.