Install a database server

After reviewing the database requirements, you are ready to install a database server. You can install your own database or you can use the Amazon RDS Management Console to create a database instance (Microsoft SQL RDS or Oracle RDS). Refer to the Amazon RDS Documentation for instructions.

Tip

For a quick and easy setup, use postgreSQL. It's free, and can be downloaded from this link: PostgreSQL software download page.

After installing the database server, you are ready to configure it.