# Installing Database Role

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To run the database role on a server allow port 3306 on your firewall.

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We recommend installing the Database role on each of your Application servers.

To add a Database role to a server:

  1. Click Servers in the left side bar
  2. Choose the server that you want to add the backup role to
  3. Click Add role and select the Database check box
  4. Select your preferred database kind and version (MySQL 8.0 - 8.1 or MaridaDB 10.0 LTS and 11.00)

WARNING

It is not possible to change the database kind at a later date.

  1. Click Add role to finish

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You can navigate away from the server page when a service is being installed and you will be notified when the installation is completed.