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How do I connect my database to Magento?
You connect to the database using docker-compose commands. You can also import data from an existing Magento project into the database container using the magento-cloud db:dump command. You can connect to the database through the Docker container or through the database port.
Can you create a new table in Magento 2?
Magento 2 allows a developer to create, upgrade, or delete a table in the database. Earlier I talked about how to create and upgrade database in Magento 2. However, there were queries regarding the programmatic method to add a column to existing database table in Magento 2.
Do you need a separate server to use Magento?
If you have a separate database host, you must perform the tasks discussed in this topic to install and use the Magento software. (The Magento web node is the server on which you installed the Magento software and that runs your web server.)
How to back up Magento database to Docker?
The magento-cloud db:dump command runs the mysqldump command with the –single-transaction flag, which allows you to back up your database without locking the tables. Place the resulting SQL file into the .docker/mysql/docker-entrypoint-initdb.d folder.
When do build and deploy scripts activate in Magento?
Build and deploy scripts activate when you merge code to a remote environment. These scripts use the environment configuration files and application code to prepare data and configurations to provision Cloud infrastructure and services, and to install or update the application and third-party and custom extensions in the Cloud environment.
How to test Magento in a local environment?
Use the magento-cloud local:build command to test the build in your local environment. Identify and fix any issues related to composer dependencies and environment and application configuration before deploying to a remote environment. See Test build your code locally before deployment.
Where can I find the Magento deployment logs?
However, you can view logs for every phase of the deployment in any environment using the Magento build and deploy logs. For troubleshooting information, see the Deployment error reference. A set of YAML configuration files located in the project root directory define your Magento installation and describe its dependencies.