Overview
The backend uses two PostgreSQL databases:dashboard_auth for authentication/session data and cobi_core for core application data.
Set both connection strings in the backend Secret:
Option A — In-cluster PostgreSQL (Bitnami subchart)
The chart bundles the Bitnami PostgreSQL subchart. Enable it and the chart creates a StatefulSet with a PersistentVolumeClaim.Helm values
Internal service address
Once deployed, PostgreSQL is reachable within the namespace at:Backend connection string
On-premises StorageClass
Option B — External / standalone PostgreSQL
Use this option when you have an existing PostgreSQL instance (on-prem server, managed service, etc.).Disable the subchart
Create the database
Set the backend connection string
Connection string formats
SSL mode options
Connecting to an external database from inside the cluster
ExternalName Service (DNS alias):postgres-external:5432 as the host in the connection string.
Endpoints object (IP-based):
Verify the Connection
ECONNREFUSED errors.