How to use the command `doctl databases maintenance-window` (with examples)

The doctl databases maintenance-window command is used to schedule and check the schedule of maintenance windows for your databases on DigitalOcean. This command provides flexibility in managing and updating the maintenance windows for your database clusters. It requires an access token to authenticate with the DigitalOcean API.

Use case 1: Running the doctl databases maintenance-window command with an access token

Code:

doctl databases maintenance-window command --access-token access_token

Motivation:

Using an access token allows you to perform authenticated actions and interact with the DigitalOcean API. You can pass the access token as a parameter to the doctl databases maintenance-window command to ensure secure access to your databases’ maintenance windows.

Explanation:

• doctl databases maintenance-window command: The command to manage maintenance windows for your databases.
• --access-token access_token: The access token obtained from the DigitalOcean control panel. It is used for authentication purposes and provides access to the required resources.

Example output:

Maintenance window commands available:
  get        Show the configuration for a cluster's maintenance window
  update     Update the maintenance window for a cluster

Use case 2: Retrieving details about a database cluster’s maintenance windows

Code:

doctl databases maintenance-window get database_id

Motivation:

Retrieving details about a database cluster’s maintenance windows allows you to ensure that your databases are properly maintained and plan your operations accordingly. By checking the maintenance windows, you can schedule your database-related tasks to avoid any impact during the maintenance periods.

Explanation:

• doctl databases maintenance-window get: The sub-command to retrieve details about a database cluster’s maintenance window.
• database_id: The unique identifier of the database cluster for which you want to view the maintenance window details.

Example output:

Database ID: 1234567
Window Start Time: 05:30
Window Day of the Week: Monday

Use case 3: Updating the maintenance window for a database cluster

Code:

doctl databases maintenance-window update database_id --day day_of_the_week --hour hour_in_24_hours_format

Motivation:

Updating the maintenance window for a database cluster allows you to customize the plan and timing of maintenance operations. By specifying the desired day of the week and hour in the 24-hour format, you can align the maintenance schedule with your application’s requirements and minimize any potential disruptions.

Explanation:

• doctl databases maintenance-window update: The sub-command to update the maintenance window for a database cluster.
• database_id: The unique identifier of the database cluster for which you want to update the maintenance window.
• --day day_of_the_week: The day of the week on which the maintenance window should start (e.g., Monday, Tuesday, etc.).
• --hour hour_in_24_hours_format: The hour of the day in 24-hour format (e.g., 02 for 2 AM, 16 for 4 PM, etc.) at which the maintenance window should start.

Example output:

Updated maintenance window for database ID 1234567
New Window Start Time: 02:00
New Window Day of the Week: Tuesday

Conclusion:

The doctl databases maintenance-window command provides the ability to manage and update maintenance windows for your databases on DigitalOcean. By using this command, you can ensure that your databases are properly maintained and plan your operations to avoid any potential disruptions.