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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) Overview

What is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient and resizable capacity while managing time-consuming database administration tasks such as hardware provisioning, database setup, patching and backups. It frees you up to focus on your apps so you can give them the better performance, availability, security, and compatibility they need. Amazon RDS is available on 6 familiar database instances: Amazon Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle Database and SQL Server engines. This means that the code, applications, and tools you already use today with your existing databases can be used with Amazon RDS. Amazon RDS automatically patches the database software and backs up your database, storing the backups for a user-defined retention period and enabling point-in-time recovery. You benefit from the flexibility of being able to scale the compute resources or storage capacity associated with your relational database instance via a single API call. In addition, Amazon RDS makes it easy to use replication to enhance availability and reliability for production databases. Amazon RDS for MySQL also enables you to scale out beyond the capacity of a single database deployment for read-heavy database workloads. As with all Amazon Web Services, there are no up-front investments required, and you pay only for the resources you use.

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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a web service that makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational DB in the cloud: Amazon Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.


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"I loved to have RDS instance to use"
The RDS instance are very easy to use and connect and upscall
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"It was good enjoyed the service"
It kept things easy it was easy to use and I liked it more than other clouds
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"Great!"
Consistency of the data and it is expensive

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

I have used Amazon Aurora MySQL and PostgreSQL clusters in different production environments. Initially, I had concerns about their performance under high-load scenarios, but I am happy to share my positive experience with AWS RDS. When using Aurora, there's no need to worry about database performance. Aurora, along with other relational database services in AWS, efficiently manages performance with features like horizontal scaling of read replicas, read and write separation, automatic storage mangement and manual upgrading of read and write instances.RDS services automatically perform daily backup snapshots, and data encryption is built-in. Downtime is minimized as the read instance automatically becomes the write instance in case of a failure, ensuring high availability and minimal disruption.Our workloads are running successfully on RDS in AWS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Please donot try to restart aurora cluster instances during peaktimes.It will never reboot easily.It wil take longtime for the reboot and make us trouble.It wil take very long time for log file managemnet during the restart process.It will impact our business badly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Reboot cluster instances during peaktimes will down our entire sytem for a long time.Reboot will be stucked due to log file management issue.Last time one of my RDS instance stucks more than one hour during reboot process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Mainly the structure like rows and columns unlike the Non Relational Databases this is good and can be mapped with relationships and aggregators function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Non relational database are hard to start with compare to Non RDS like Mongo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

AWS RDS helps in Backing Up, Multi AZ Deployments and Custom Oracle.

It is benefitting me in many ways as for any client requirement like security, disaster recovery or any other concern i could say yes it is possible with AWS RDS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Compatible with my sql and postgress sql. Once you know the cdk You can easily implement it via code as well. Amazon support always gets back to us if we create a ticket.Once created it doesn't need many changes usually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

There is no such feature to dislike. We just need to get a little hands on before get started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

It was easy to use, it automates provisioning and patching and save us the hastle. Easily scalable. We ca set metrics based alarms to scale them horizontally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Amazon RDS Service offers so many helpful features that makes it so popularchoicemanaging RDS in the cloud.

High Availability: it is available in multiple availability zones where fault tollerence is very less, when one availability zone is not working another is automatically called.

its performance: thne performance is superb and optimized it uses automated databases engines and the use of ssd

provides security also: we can integrate IAM policy to achnieve security, encryption service also using the aws key management service KMS protest our sensitive data from hackers

its upsides are:

The most upsides I faced like Aujtomatic management done by aws rds , it automates many of the task associated with running a database such as paching backups also update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Amazon have so many advatages in my opinion amazon rds is very less drawbacks and downsides,

like I faces while using this

There can be additional data costs while tranfering the dataespecially when we have high data throughputs across different aws regions.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves several problemas while using amazon rds in our organization

Amazon rds service provides on demand scability allowing business to easily adjust compute and storage , it also helps to cost optimizaton for that its benifitting to our organization Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Cloud?

I like AWS security. They have ton of security and tools to help me protect my data and application. Aws is always adding new service and feature Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud?

Aws is so complex there's steep learning curve involved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Aws has data centers all over the world this means you can easily make your application and services available to users anywhere. It helps me to improve performance and accessibility of application Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Reflecting on my experience with AWS Relational Database Service (RDS), I’ve found it to be a powerful tool that brings both significant advantages and a few challenges.

One of the most compelling aspects of AWS RDS is the convenience it offers. The fact that it’s a fully managed service means that a lot of the heavy lifting associated with database management is taken off my plate. Tasks like backups, patching, and updates are automated, allowing me to focus on more strategic aspects of my projects. This automation, coupled with the seamless integration with AWS CloudWatch for monitoring, has been a game-changer, giving me peace of mind that my databases are well-maintained and closely monitored without constant manual intervention.

Scalability is another strong suit of AWS RDS. I appreciate how effortlessly I can scale my database resources up or down, depending on the demands of my applications. The ability to create read replicas is particularly useful in managing read-heavy workloads, as it distributes the load and enhances performance. This flexibility has allowed me to adapt quickly to changing requirements without the need for complex configurations or significant downtime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

AWS RDS isn’t without its downsides. While the managed nature of the service is a major benefit, it also means relinquishing some control. Customizing certain aspects of the database, like specific configurations or tuning for unique use cases, can be limited compared to self-managed databases. Additionally, while the service is generally cost-effective, especially considering the management overhead it reduces, costs can escalate quickly with higher-tier instances or extensive use of features like read replicas and Multi-AZ deployments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Managing a relational database involves numerous tasks like setting up the infrastructure, configuring the database, ensuring high availability, performing backups, and applying patches and updates. AWS RDS simplifies this entire process by automating many of these tasks.

Benefit: This automation has freed up a lot of my time, allowing me to focus on application development and strategic decision-making rather than the intricacies of database management. I no longer have to worry about routine maintenance tasks, as RDS handles them seamlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Easy to Set Up and Deploy and You can use the AWS Management Console, Command Line Interface (CLI), SDKs, or API calls to access a production-ready relational database within minutes. Amazon RDS instances come preconfigured with appropriate settings for the selected database engine.

Pay only for the resources you use, without upfront investments and : Amazon RDS supports encryption at rest and in transit, ensuring data protection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Latency is one of the back drop,Although Amazon RDS provides high availability and read replicas, cross-region replication can introduce latency. If low-latency access is critical, consider other solutions.

some limitations in scaling also While Amazon RDS allows scaling compute resources, there are limits to how much you can scale vertically. For extreme scalability needs, other database solutions might be more suitable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon RDS automates database tasks such as provisioning, backups, and patching. You don’t need to worry about setting up servers or configuring databases, reducing administrative overhead. Features like Provisioned IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) provide consistent and predictable performance. RDS also offers SSD-backed storage for fast I/O1 and also RDS handles security aspects, including encryption at rest and in transit. It follows best practices and ensures compliance with industry standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Cloud?

It's easy to scale up and manage with a semi-technical team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud?

Difficult to set-up right, navigate complex policies, outdated documentation and as things scale, pricing becomes exponentially expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Deployment and management of infrastructure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

I love how Amazon RDS automates backups and updates. It makes scaling databases easy without downtime. The multi-AZ deployment ensures high availability, which is crucial for any project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

Amazon RDS can get pricey, especially at scale. Limited control over the underlying infrastructure is a bit frustrating. Some advanced configurations are restricted, which can be limiting for complex setups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon RDS solves the hassle of database management. It automates backups, updates, and maintenance tasks. This frees up my time to focus on development.

It ensures high availability with multi-AZ deployments. This means less downtime and more reliability for our applications.

Scalability is easy without manual intervention. I can adjust resources based on demand quickly.

Security features like encryption at rest and in transit keep data safe. Compliance becomes easier too.

Overall, it simplifies complex database operations, making projects run smoother and faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

RDS is one of the best features of aqs it is easy to setup and operating, scaling it is very easy.

This helps us in automation of time consuming tasks like database setup, patching and taking backups.

RDS provides best security it will make sure data is protected with IAM for who can access my databases.

At last, Amazon RDS has user friendly UI we can use with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)?

There are no suck dislikes about Amazon RDS I didn't find any dislikes till now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon RDS makes managing databases a lot easier. Normally, setting up and maintaining a database takes a lot of time and effort. Here we need not to worry about things like seting up backend, installing required packages with CLI's. RDS takes care of all these tasks.

RDS can resize it's databases as load comes in.

RDS as one of the best security features. So here my data is also not sacrificed

I cam say that RDS solves many problems in my day to day tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.