Add and remove replicas

Add replica servers to scale reads and enable switchover.

To add a replica

1. Confirm cluster Status is Ready.
2. Choose Add server (replica).
3. Choose an availability zone and server type.
4. Choose Add server.
5. Wait until the replica row shows Ready.

Verify replication

1. Confirm the read/write and read-only domains differ.
2. Write a row through the read/write domain.
3. Read the same row through the read-only domain.

To delete a replica

1. On the replica row, open the actions menu and choose Delete server.
2. Confirm the deletion.
3. Wait until the replica row is removed.