Amazon RDS
Easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud.
Overview
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a web service that makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient, resizable capacity for an industry-standard relational database and manages common database administration tasks. Amazon RDS supports a variety of database engines, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and SQL Server.
✨ Key Features
- Managed service (provisioning, patching, backup, recovery, etc.)
- Multiple database engine support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server)
- High availability with Multi-AZ deployments
- Scalable compute and storage
- Automated backups and snapshots
- Read replicas for read-heavy workloads
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Network isolation with Amazon VPC
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the extensive AWS ecosystem.
- Wide range of database engine options.
- Mature and feature-rich platform with a long track record.
Unique Value: A fully managed relational database service that simplifies database administration and allows developers to focus on their applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a wider range of database engines and deeper integration with the AWS ecosystem compared to its competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 750 hours of db.t2.micro instance usage, 20 GB of General Purpose (SSD) database storage, and 20 GB of storage for automated backups per month for one year.
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