Welcome to DataStax Astra

Astra is a cloud-native database built on Apache Cassandra® that offers an easy setup process with no credit card required. Users can create a fully compatible database in minutes by registering for an account and following the prompts to specify region, database name, Keyspace name, and credentials. The free tier provides two regions while the C10 tier has more options. Once launched, users receive an email confirmation and can start exploring Astra's features. Feedback and suggestions are welcome, and users are encouraged to attend online learning sessions for further guidance.