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@@ -74,25 +74,23 @@ You can set up a Postgres database with Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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Create a new PostgreSQL database in RDS by following the steps in Amazon's documentation, [Creating a PostgreSQL DB instance and connecting to a database on a PostgreSQL DB instance](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/CHAP_GettingStarted.CreatingConnecting.PostgreSQL.html). For best performance, create your database in the `US West` region.
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> warning "Ensure your database is publicly accessible"
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> When creating your database, ensure that the **Public access** setting is set to **Yes**. Making your database publicly accessible allows the Segment app to connect to your database.
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> When you create your database, ensure that the **Public access** setting is set to **Yes**. Segment requires your database to be publicly accessible in order to connect to your database.
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When creating your database, Segment recommends entering a **Database name** value in the **Additional options** section. This setting creates the Postgres database at instance startup. The database name is restricted to alphanumeric characters, and must be 64 characters or less.
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When you create your database, Segment recommends that you enter a **Database name** value in the **Additional options** section. This setting creates the Postgres database at instance startup.
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#### Network Permissions for Segment to RDS
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Once you've created a database, you must create an inbound rule allowing Segment to connect to your instance.
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To create a new inbound rule:
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1. Open the RDS Console.
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To get to the RDS console when you are logged in to AWS, visit [this page](https://console.aws.amazon.com/rds/).
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1. Open the [RDS Console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/rds/).
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2. Open the Databases tab.
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3. Select your database and open the Connectivity & security tab. Open the **Security group rules** section.
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4. Click on the inbound security group and select the Inbound rules tab.
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4. Click on the existing inbound security group and select the Inbound rules tab.
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5. Click **Edit inbound rules** to add a new rule, and click **Add rule**.
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