# Manage databases

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Databases are the heart of any Redis Cloud deployment.  

Here's how to perform a variety of tasks:

## Common database tasks

- [Create a database](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/create-database)

    - [Create an Essentials database](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-essentials-database)
    - [Create a Pro database with a new subscription](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-pro-database-new)
    - [Create a Pro database in an existing subscription](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-pro-database-existing)
    - [Create an Active-Active database](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/active-active/create-active-active-database)

- [View and edit databases](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/view-edit-database)

- [Delete database](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/delete-database)

If you're new to Redis Cloud, see the [Quick Start](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/rc-quickstart).

## Additional tasks

- [Monitor database performance](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/monitor-performance) 

- [Import data into databases](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/import-data) 

- [Back up databases](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/back-up-data)

- [Secure database access](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/security/database-security)

## Configuration details

These topics provide background details that can help you tailor your databases to better fit your needs.

- [Clustering Redis databases](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/configuration/clustering): Redis Cloud uses clustering to manage very large databases (25 GB and larger). Learn how to manage clustering and how to use hashing policies to manage the process.

- [Data eviction policies](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/configuration/data-eviction-policies): Data eviction policies control what happens when new data exceeds the memory limits of a database. Learn the available policies and how to control them.

- [Data persistence](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/configuration/data-persistence): Data persistence enables recovery in the event of memory loss or other catastrophic failure. Learn which options are available and how to apply specific settings to individual databases.

- [High availability and replication](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/configuration/high-availability): Replication allows for automatic failover and greater fault tolerance. It can prevent data loss in the event of a hardware or zone failure.  Learn which options are available for Redis Cloud subscriptions.

- [Advanced Capabilities](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/configuration/advanced-capabilities): Advanced capabilities extend Redis database functionality by adding new data types and options. Learn about the advanced capability options that are available for your database.

## Compatibility

Redis Cloud does not support certain commands. Instead of using these commands, Redis Cloud automatically handles features like replication and lets you [manage your database](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases) from the [Redis Cloud console](https://cloud.redis.io/) or [Redis Cloud REST API](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/api).

For more details, see:

- [Redis Cloud compatibility](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/compatibility)

- [Command compatibility](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rs/references/compatibility/commands)

- [Configuration compatibility](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rs/references/compatibility/config-settings)