RDS Overview

  • RDS is a web service that makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in AWS.

  • It provides cost-efficient, resizable capacity for an industry-standard relational database and manages common database administration tasks.

  • When you buy a server, you get CPU, memory, storage, and IOPS, all bundled together.

  • RDS manages backups, software patching, automatic failure detection, and recovery.

  • You can have automated backups performed when you need them, or manually create your own backup snapshot.

    • You can use these backups to restore a database.

  • You can use the following database products: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server.

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