Automate PostgreSQL & MySQL database management on Linux servers

This automated n8n workflow efficiently manages the setup, creation, and deletion of PostgreSQL and MySQL databases on a Linux server, executing tasks in approximately 10 seconds. It automates installation, configuration, and user management with support for remote access.

Core Elements

• Set Parameters - Defines server details, database type, action, and credentials
• Type Check - Confirms the selected database type
• PostgreSQL Action Check - Identifies the action for PostgreSQL
• PostgreSQL Create Check - Validates creation conditions for PostgreSQL
• Install PostgreSQL - Sets up and configures PostgreSQL
• Create PostgreSQL DB - Establishes a new PostgreSQL database with user access
• Delete PostgreSQL DB - Removes a PostgreSQL database and user
• MySQL Action Check - Identifies the action for MySQL
• MySQL Create Check - Validates creation conditions for MySQL
• Install MySQL - Sets up and configures MySQL
• Create MySQL DB - Establishes a new MySQL database with user access
• Delete MySQL DB - Removes a MySQL database and user
• Format Output - Structures the final workflow output

Getting Started Guide

• Import the workflow into n8n
• Adjust parameters in the Set Parameters node
• Execute the workflow
• Confirm the database operation on the server

Necessary Requirements

• SSH-enabled Linux server
• Root-level access rights

Customization Options

• Switch db_type between PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Select action (install, create, delete) via the action parameter
• Tailor database_name, db_user, and db_password as needed

Features

• Install Database Server - Deploys PostgreSQL or MySQL with optimal configuration
• Create Database - Generates new databases with assigned users and permissions
• Delete Database - Eliminates databases and their associated users

Parameters to Configure

• server_host: Your Linux server IP address
• server_user: SSH username (typically 'root')
• server_password: SSH password
• db_type: Select 'postgresql' or 'mysql'
• action: Select 'install', 'create', or 'delete'
• database_name: Name of the database to create or delete
• db_user: Database username
• db_password: Database password

How to Use

• Copy the JSON code from the artifact
• Access your n8n workspace
• Choose "Import from JSON" or "+" → "From JSON"
• Insert the JSON code
• Set parameters in the "Set Parameters" node with your server information
• Run the workflow

Workflow Actions

• Install: Sets up the database server, enables remote access, and initializes the database
• Create: Establishes a new database with a specific user
• Delete: Erases the database and its associated user

The workflow automatically manages

• Ubuntu/Debian package setup
• Service initialization and configuration
• Remote access setup
• User and permission assignments
• Authentication configuration

Update the parameters in the "Set Parameters" node with your server specifics and execute the workflow!