Database
The database is the container type that stores and serves system state (the system of record).
Responsibilities
Section titled “Responsibilities”- Persist data with integrity constraints and controlled access.
- Support the system’s read/write patterns (queries, transactions, reporting).
- Enable recovery (backups/restore) and continuity expectations.
Not in scope (where the facts live)
Section titled “Not in scope (where the facts live)”- Database definitions (inventories and entry points): see Databases.
- Endpoint → backend mapping (authoritative): see TCP proxy.
- Procedures and troubleshooting: see SQL operations.
Related infra archetypes
Section titled “Related infra archetypes”- Stable DB entry points: DB endpoints