Your database can exist in a range of statuses. These statuses vary based on the actions you take within your database.
To see the system status of Astra, see https://status.astra.datastax.com/.
To see the status of a specific database, view your database Dashboard.
Active
Your database is available and ready to use.
Initializing
You've made your database selections. It should be ready for you to use soon.
Terminating
You have terminated your database, which means your database and all of the data on your database will be removed. Your database is no longer available.
Terminated
Your database is terminated, which means your database and all of the data on your database will be removed. Your database is no longer available.
Error
Something is wrong with your database. Contact https://houston.datastax.com/hc/requests/new[DataStax Support, window="_blank"].
Maintenance
When a database is moving into standby or restarting from standby, your database will display that it is in the Maintenance status.
Standby
When a database has been unused for more than 15 days, it will automatically enter Standby. To restart a database from Standby, view your database in Astra.
Parking
You parked your database. It is in the process of being parked and cannot be used again until you unpark your database.
Parked
You parked your database. It is unavailable and cannot be used again until you unpark your database.
Unparking
You unparked your database. It is unavailable until it is fully unparked and Active again.
Resizing
You resized your database to change your capacity. Your database has limited functionality while it is resized.