# PostgreSQL v2 API Workflows

The section covers the complete operational lifecycle for the IONOS Cloud DBaaS PostgreSQL v2 API:

* **Prerequisite discovery:** Find supported PostgreSQL versions and explicitly modeled backup locations.
* **Cluster provisioning:** Create and modify PostgreSQL clusters using the idempotent "Ensure" pattern.
* **Access management:** Manage database access and credentials using the main user that is created during cluster provisioning.
* **Data safety:** Back up and restore clusters using the dedicated, independent backup resource for geographic data safety.

## Quick Links

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Get Started with PostgreSQL v2 API</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to successfully deploy and manage a PostgreSQL database using the PostgreSQL v2 API</td><td><a href="workflows/get-started">get-started</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>View Clusters and Verify Backups</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to inspect an existing cluster, view its configurations, and verify your independent backups.</td><td><a href="workflows/view-cluster-verify-backup">view-cluster-verify-backup</a></td></tr></tbody></table>