Creating Databases

This guide covers the step-by-step process for creating new databases in Boltic Tables.

Quick Creation Process

Step	Action	Details
1	Choose Connector	• Boltic Cloud (Recommended - instant setup) • Cloud Connectors (Advanced - existing infrastructure)
2	Access Creation	Tables workspace → "Search for a database" → "Create Database"
3	Configure	• Display Name: User-friendly (e.g., "Customer Analytics DB") • Slug Name: Technical ID (e.g., customer-analytics-db) ⚠️ Cannot be changed
4	Create	Review settings → Click "Create" → Wait for confirmation

Configure Database Settings

Required Information

Field	Purpose	Example	Notes
Display Name	Human-readable identifier shown in UI	"Customer Analytics DB"	Can be changed later
Slug Name	Technical identifier used in URLs/APIs	customer-analytics-db	⚠️ Cannot be changed

Naming Guidelines

Display Names:

• Use descriptive, human-readable names
• Include purpose and environment if helpful
• Example: "Production Customer Data (US East)"

Slug Names:

• Use kebab-case: production-customer-data
• Keep them short but descriptive
• Avoid special characters except hyphens
• Plan carefully as they cannot be changed
• Example: prod-customer-useast1

External Resource Selection

Note: External Resource Selection only appears with Cloud Connectors (AWS/GCP).

For Cloud Connectors:

• Select from your available linked resources
• Each resource represents a database instance in your cloud
• Resources must be linked before they appear in the dropdown

What Happens After Creation?

Once created, your database:

• Appears in Navigation: Shows in the database dropdown with instance label
• Ready for Tables: You can immediately start creating tables
• Maintains Context: System remembers your last selected database

Next Steps

• Create tables in your new database - Table Creation Guide
• Switch between multiple databases - Managing Databases
• Set up external cloud infrastructure - Cloud Connectors

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