Database: PostgreSQL or MySQL
Like most modern web applications, the database is where Nautobot’s data is stored. All of the data model information, discussed in Chapter 2, is stored here. The database should be one of the first components that you consider when deploying Nautobot. There are two databases that are supported: PostgreSQL and MySQL. It’s up to you which database to use as they both work well with Nautobot. Ideally, you’ll want to install the database on a dedicated virtual machine or container or use a dedicated database server. For testing or development purposes, most modern machines with at least 16GB of RAM will handle running Nautobot and the database simultaneously.
