> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://niagads.gitbook.io/vcpa/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://niagads.gitbook.io/vcpa/step-2-create-your-tracking-database-instance.md).

# Step 2: Create your tracking database instance

**The VCPA's tracking database is used to monitor production status and review sequencing quality metrics when the data processing is finished. Therefore, this tracking database should be setup in a computer/cluster/instance that is used for submitting jobs.**

We offer users two options to set up the tracking database on an Amazon instance.

[**Option 1: Setup sample tracking database using Public AMI** (recommended)](https://niagads.gitbook.io/vcpa/step-2-create-your-tracking-database-instance/option-1-setup-sample-tracking-database-using-public-ami-recommended)

[**Option 2: Setup sample tracking database using Docker**](https://niagads.gitbook.io/vcpa/step-2-create-your-tracking-database-instance/option-2-setup-sample-tracking-database-using-docker)