===== Instances =====
This page shows a list of configured instances of PMA.core. An instance of PMA.core is an installation of PMA.core that share the same database as part of a group of Instances. This section is particular relevant in the context of [[rootdir_geo_replication|geo-replication scenarios]].

Usually each instance is a replica of PMA.core at a different server and location. You can set an instance as the current running in this page by clicking on the //Edit -> Set current// button

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==== Adding a new instance ====
Clicking on the //Add new instance// button will take you to the page to add a new Instance of PMA.core. The only needed information about an instance is a unique //Name// and a //Description//. After creating a new Instance you can set it as current via the index page by clicking on the //Edit -> Set current// button

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