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How to use a network diagram template.
- 01Choose a template
Start from one of the examples below that matches your architecture, such as a web app to database or REST API with JWT.
- 02Edit the diagram
Open in the ChatDiagram network tool and drag-and-drop components, adjust connections, and add devices.
- 03Customize connections
Label protocols (e.g., TCP, HTTP, JDBC), ports, and data flows between servers and databases.
- 04Add annotations
Include security boundaries, failover mechanisms, or monitoring points to make the diagram production‑ready.
- 05Export and share
Download as PNG/SVG or generate a shareable link to collaborate with your team.
Questions about network diagram templates
What is a server database connection diagram?
It's a network topology diagram that shows how application servers communicate with databases, typically including intermediate components like proxies, load balancers, or firewalls.
Which tools can I use to create server database connection diagrams?
ChatDiagram offers a free, web-based network diagram maker with icons for servers, databases, and cloud services. You can create professional diagrams in minutes without any software installation.
Can I import my infrastructure from AWS or Azure?
ChatDiagram supports manual design, but you can quickly build cloud‑specific diagrams using our library of AWS and Azure shapes. Import of existing configurations is not supported, but the drag‑and‑drop editor is fast.
How do I represent database replication in a diagram?
Use multiple database nodes and connect them with dashed or labeled lines. You can also add annotations to indicate synchronous or asynchronous replication patterns.
Are there templates for microservices to database connections?
Yes, the gallery includes examples like a REST API with JWT authentication connecting to a database, and an order service connecting to MongoDB, which are common in microservices architectures.