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The computing centre provides several instances of the database system called Postgres for use in scientific projects.

The computing centre handles

• Installation and maintenance of the used infrastructure (computer, operating system) as well as the database installation
• Administration of the database instance
• Backup and Restore

The following systems are available:

MySQL

Several instances of the MySQL database system are available primarily for the operation of web systems.

MS-SQL (Microsoft SQL Server)

The computing centre operates and maintains a central Microsoft SQL Server installation for use by university institutions and projects.

PostGIS

In addition, instances of the PostGIS system used for geographical applications are hosted in the computing centre. This is a special variant of PostgreSQL that has been extended with geographical object types and functions. The generic web interface phpPgAdmin is provided for administrative purposes.