InfluxDB: 3. Pick an instance size and a region

This documentation is part of the Automate with the CLI guide. View the full guide here: Start InfluxDB, retrieve its credentials, and change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI.

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Stackhero delivers a fully managed InfluxDB cloud environment, designed for speed and simplicity:

  • Unlimited writes, queries, dashboards, tasks, and buckets.
  • Unlimited data retention: keep your metrics as long as you need.
  • Unlimited network and disk transfers, with no hidden limits.
  • One-click updates: always access the latest features and fixes.
  • Consistent performance and strong security on your own private, dedicated infrastructure.

With Stackhero, you can focus on your data and insights. Getting started with InfluxDB cloud hosting only takes a few minutes, and every setup is optimized for long-term reliability.

# List instance sizes for your service store (use the NAME column for --instance)
stackhero instances-store-list --service-store=influxdb

# List available regions (names like "europe")
stackhero regions-list

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Automate with the CLI
    Start InfluxDB, retrieve its credentials, and change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI
  2. 1. Authenticate
  3. 2. Find the InfluxDB service store
  4. 4. Create the service
  5. 5. Retrieve credentials
  6. 6. Change the configuration

Other articles for InfluxDB

  1. Introduction
    Introduction to InfluxDB, everything you need to know about it
  2. Getting started
    How to get started with InfluxDB
  3. GitHub Actions & GitLab CI
    Spin up a real InfluxDB service from your GitHub Actions or GitLab CI pipeline, run your tests against it, and tear it down automatically