Databases_
Dive deeper into Appwrite Databases and their configuration. Learn how to create, manage, and optimize multiple databases for your application.
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Databases are the largest organizational unit in Appwrite. Each database contains a group of tables. In future versions, different databases may be backed by a different database technology of your choosing.
A database runs on shared or dedicated infrastructure; see shared and dedicated databases.
Create in Console
The easiest way to create a database using the Appwrite Console. You can create a database by navigating to the Databases page and clicking Create database.
Create using Server SDKs
You can programmatically create databases using a Server SDK. Appwrite Server SDKs require an API key.
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