This section covers the operational tasks involved in running SurrealDB on your own infrastructure. For initial installation, see the installation guide. For deployment architectures and container images, see self-hosted deployment.
Configuration — server startup options, environment variables, and storage engine selection.
Backups & recovery — export and import commands, backup strategies, and disaster recovery.
Monitoring & observability — health endpoints, metrics, and tracing integration.
Upgrades & patching — version upgrades, the
surreal fixmigration tool, and compatibility notes.