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# Documentation

CockroachDB is the SQL database for building global, scalable cloud services that survive disasters.

###### Start a cloud
cluster

#### Learn more

###### Start a local
cluster

#### Learn more

###### Build a sample
app

#### Learn more

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## Recommended articles

### Get Started

- Start a Free Cloud Cluster
- Start a Local Cluster
- Learn CockroachDB SQL
- Explore Capabilities

### Develop

- Common Dev Tasks
- Sample Apps
- SQL Reference
- SQL Best Practices
- SQL Troubleshooting

### Deploy

- CockroachDB Cloud Deployment
- Kubernetes Overview
- Production Checklist
- Upgrade CockroachDB

### FAQs

- CockroachDB FAQs
- SQL FAQs
- Licensing FAQs

###### Learning Resources

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