# doctl databases configuration – DigitalOcean Documentation

> The subcommands of `doctl databases configuration` are used to view a database cluster's configuration.

- [doctl databases configuration get](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/doctl/reference/databases/configuration/get/index.html.md): Retrieves the advanced configuration for the specified cluster, including its backup settings, temporary file limit, and session timeout values.
- [doctl databases configuration update](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/doctl/reference/databases/configuration/update/index.html.md): Updates the specified database cluster's advanced configuration. Using this command, you can update various settings like backup times, temporary file limits, and session timeouts. Available settings vary by database engine. This command functions as a …