How To Create An Odoo Database

By Author: Alex Forsyth
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Odoo ERP is one of the most popular ERP software systems now that allows businesses of various sectors and sizes to automate and efficiently manage their operations and tedious tasks. However, to use the ERP for your business, the very first thing you need to do is create the Odoo database after installing the ERP. Creating the database in the right way can help you to get the most out of the ERP and its applications, features, and modules based on your business requirements. 

Steps to create your Odoo database. 

Choose your hosting provider first:

Before creating your Odoo database, you will have to choose your hosting provider. There are several options available like Odoo.com, Amazon Web Services, Digital Ocean, and so on. And each hosting provider has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. So, it is important to choose the one that best fits your preferences and needs. 

Access your server:

Once you have chosen your hosting provider, you ...
... will need to access your server then. Depending on your hosting provider, you may be able to access your server through a web-based control panel or SSH. 

Install Odoo:

Before you can create an Odoo database, you will need to install Odoo on your server. To do this, you need to follow the installation instructions for your hosting provider. Once Odoo is installed, you can access it through a web browser. 

Create a new database:

Now, to create a new database in Odoo, you need to:

Open your web browser and navigate to your Odoo installation. 
Click on the ‘Database Manager’ link in the top right corner of the page. 
Click the ‘Create Database’ button. 
Enter a name for your database. 
Select the preferred language for your database. 
Choose a template for your database ( if applicable ). 
Enter a username and a password for the administrator account. 
Click the ‘Create Database’ button. 

Configure your database now:

Once you have created the new database, you need to configure it then. This will involve setting up of the company information, adding users, and customising your required modules. To configure your database, you need to follow these steps:

Log in to your new database using the administrator account. 
Click the ‘Settings’ link in the top right corner of the page. 
Click the ‘General Settings' link. 
Enter your company information including your company name and address. 
Click the ‘Save’ button. 
Click the ‘Create’ button for adding a new user. 
Enter the user’s information, including the user’s name and email address. 
Set the user’s permissions by selecting the appropriate groups. 
Click the ‘Save’ button. 
Customise your modules by clicking the ‘Apps’ link in the top right corner of the page. 
Install and configure the modules that you need for your business. 

Test your database:

Once you have configured your database, you need to test it to make sure that everything is working correctly. To do this, you need to create some test data and perform some basic tasks. This will help you in identifying the issues that need to be fixed. 

Take the backup of your database:

Finally, you need to take the backup of your database and keep on taking the backup regularly to protect all your existing data and your updated data in case of any data loss or disaster. And to do this, you can use the Odoo backup tool or any third-party backup solution. It is important to test your backups regularly to make sure that they are working correctly. 

To conclude, creating an Odoo database is a pretty straightforward process that can be done in just a couple of steps. By following the steps outlined above in the article, you can create a new database easily in Odoo, configure it as per your requirements, and start using it to manage your business operations. Remember, taking the backup of your database regularly can keep your data saved, and protected. Test your backups as well to make sure that you have saved all your data. 

Alex Forsyth is an expert Odoo ERP consultant associated with a certified Odoo partner in Australia, Envertis Software Solutions. The author has written this article to help you easily and smoothly create an Odoo database using a few steps.