TiDB Cloud Howto

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TiDB Cloud is a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) that brings TiDB, an open-source Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP) database, to your cloud with easy deployment, scalability, and MySQL compatibility.
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How to Use TiDB Cloud

Sign up for a TiDB Cloud account: Go to tidbcloud.com and click 'Sign Up' to create a new account if you don't already have one.
Create a new cluster: Once logged in, click 'Create Cluster'. Select Serverless or Dedicated tier, choose your cloud provider (AWS or GCP) and region, and click 'Create'.
Connect to your cluster: After cluster creation (takes 5-10 minutes), click 'Connect' to get connection details including hostname, port, and credentials.
Use the web SQL editor: TiDB Cloud provides a built-in SQL editor. You can use this to run queries and interact with your database directly in the browser.
Set up client connections: Use the connection details to connect to your TiDB cluster from your application or SQL client of choice.
Import data (optional): If you have existing data, use TiDB's data import tools or standard MySQL import methods to load data into your cluster.
Monitor and manage: Use the TiDB Cloud console to monitor cluster performance, scale resources, manage backups, and configure security settings.
Explore advanced features: Try out features like AI-assisted SQL, real-time analytics with TiFlash, and database branching as you become more familiar with the platform.

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TiDB Cloud is a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) that brings TiDB, an open-source Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP) database, to your cloud. It allows you to easily deploy and manage TiDB clusters on Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud with minimal operational overhead.