--- title: "Database Management in Cloud Sites" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/" description: "Manage Cloud Sites databases easily. Learn to create MySQL and MSSQL databases, assign users, and set permissions directly in your control panel." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-24" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Database Management in Cloud Sites Cloud Sites simplifies database management by supporting both **MySQL** (MariaDB) and **MSSQL** environments. You can easily [create new databases](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/create-a-database-in-cloud-sites/), **[manage user access](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/assign-read-only-permission-for-a-database-user-in-cloud-sites/)**, and **[reset passwords](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/change-a-database-user-password-in-cloud-sites/)** directly from the control panel. Whether you need a relational database for a **[Linux site](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/control-panel/cloud-sites/database-management/mariadb-mysql/)** or a **[Windows-based SQL](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/)** solution, these guides will walk you through setting up and securing your data. --- Cloud Sites Database Management Articles 15 results Use these resources to create databases, manage user permissions, and handle specific MySQL or MSSQL tasks. - ## [Assign Read-Only Permission for a Database User in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/assign-read-only-permission-for-a-database-user-in-cloud-sites/) Limit user access and secure your Cloud Sites data. Learn how to easily assign read-only permissions for your MSSQL and MariaDB database users. [Read more: Assign Read-Only Permission for a Database User in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/assign-read-only-permission-for-a-database-user-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Backup a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database Using a cron](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database-using-a-cron/) Follow these steps to create a cron to back up your MSSQL databases. [Read more: Backup a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database Using a cron](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database-using-a-cron/) - ## [Backup Your MSSQL Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-your-mssql-database-in-cloud-sites/) Regularly backing up your database is crucial for site maintenance on Cloud Sites. To manually backup your MSSQL database, access myLittleAdmin from the Cloud Sites control panel. [Read more: Backup Your MSSQL Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-your-mssql-database-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Change a Database User Password in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/change-a-database-user-password-in-cloud-sites/) This article will show you how to change database user passwords in Cloud Sites. [Read more: Change a Database User Password in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/change-a-database-user-password-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Compare MyISAM and InnoDB MariaDB Databases in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mariadb-mysql/compare-myisam-and-innodb-mariadb-databasein-cloud-sites/) Optimize your Cloud Sites database by comparing MyISAM and InnoDB engines in MariaDB. Learn the key differences and how to easily convert your tables. [Read more: Compare MyISAM and InnoDB MariaDB Databases in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mariadb-mysql/compare-myisam-and-innodb-mariadb-databasein-cloud-sites/) - ## [Create a Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/create-a-database-in-cloud-sites/) Create your database through your Cloud Sites control panel in just a few clicks. [Read more: Create a Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/create-a-database-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Import a Large MariaDB Database into Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mariadb-mysql/import-a-large-mariadb-database-into-cloud-sites/) Upload databases that are 50MB or less into Cloud Sites using phpMyAdmin or myLittleAdmin database managers. [Read more: Import a Large MariaDB Database into Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mariadb-mysql/import-a-large-mariadb-database-into-cloud-sites/) - ## [Invalid MSSQL Cast Exception on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/invalid-mssql-cast-exception-on-cloud-sites/) Cloud Sites Windows clusters use specific data types that may introduce errors for some custom applications. The following is a work around for this known issue. [Read more: Invalid MSSQL Cast Exception on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/invalid-mssql-cast-exception-on-cloud-sites/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2) [Next Page](/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management?query-0-page=2)