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Amazon RDS

Overview

What is Amazon RDS?

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a database-as-a-service (DBaaS) from Amazon Web Services.

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Recent Reviews

Amazon RDS review

9 out of 10
October 09, 2023
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RDS simplifies database management tasks like provisioning, patching, backup, recovery etc. This reduces the administrative burden and …
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Amazon RDS review

9 out of 10
October 07, 2023
Incentivized
In my organization we use Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for storing relational data which is used by our Internal teams for …
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Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 10,001+ employees
Alok Pabalkar | TrustRadius Reviewer
Alok Pabalkar
Co-Founder & CTO
GIDE.AI (Internet, 11-50 employees)
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Pricing

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Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

$0.24 ($0.48)

Cloud
per hour, R5 Large (R5 Extra Large)

Amazon RDS for MariaDB

$0.25 ($0.50)

Cloud
per hour, R5 Large (R5 Extra Large)

Amazon RDS for MySQL

$0.29 ($0.58)

Cloud
per hour, R5 Large (R5 Extra Large)

Entry-level set up fee?

  • Setup fee optional
    Optional
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://aws.amazon.com/rds/pricing/?trk…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is Amazon RDS?

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) allows users to set up, operate, and scale a database in the cloud. The vendor states it provides cost-efficient and resizable capacity while automating time-consuming administration tasks such as hardware provisioning, setup, patching, and backups. This frees users to focus on applications so they can give them the fast performance, high availability, security, and compatibility they need.

Amazon RDS is available on several database instance types - optimized for memory, performance or I/O - and provides you with six familiar database engines to choose from including Amazon Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle Database, and SQL Server.

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Amazon RDS Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesNAMER, APAC, LATAM, EMEA
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Korean, Chinese, Japanese

Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a database-as-a-service (DBaaS) from Amazon Web Services.

Oracle Database, Google Cloud SQL, and Microsoft SQL Server are common alternatives for Amazon RDS.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.6.

The most common users of Amazon RDS are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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September 25, 2023

RDS is a reliable service for seamless DB management.

Verified User
Employee in Product Management
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 11-50 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We utilize Amazon RDS to host our PostgreSQL database. RDS instance serves as the repository for all our application's data, and it has proven to be highly dependable. One key benefit we found of using RDS is its scalability. We can easily adjust the database capacity to accommodate our growing data needs without significant hassle. This scalability ensures our application can handle increased user demands without compromising performance. Amazon RDS offers convenience in managing database operations. Routine tasks such as backups, software patching, and monitoring are handled seamlessly by the service, freeing up our team to focus on other critical aspects of our application. Also, we've found RDS to be cost-efficient as we pay only for the resources we use; we can effectively manage our database costs and optimize our budget allocation.
Pros and Cons
  • Automated Backups.
  • Monitoring and Metrics.
  • Scalable Storage.
  • Limited DB Engine Version Support.
  • Limited Control Over Maintenance Windows.
  • Data Portability.
Likelihood to Recommend
Amazon RDS is a great choice for web apps, e-commerce sites, and content management systems needing a dependable and scalable database. It's perfect for businesses analyzing data and SaaS applications. But if your setup requires ultra-customized databases, or if you frequently switch cloud providers, consider other options. For read-heavy loads, explore NoSQL or caching services.
Return on Investment
  • Improved Staff Productivity.
  • Scalability
  • Security
Alternatives Considered
Amazon RDS excels with its widely adopted and mature ecosystem, supporting various database engines. While Azure SQL Database offers a tiered pricing structure and automatic patching, and Cloud SQL provides straightforward pricing and easy scaling, Amazon RDS's extensive integration within AWS makes it a preferred choice for those seeking flexibility and a broad range of features.
Other Software Used
Users and Roles
4
Support Headcount Required
1
Business Processes Supported
  • Multi-Tenant SaaS.
  • Business Analytics.
  • Test Environments.
Innovative Uses
  • Data Replication.
  • Time Series Data Storage.
Future Planned Uses
  • Serverless Microservices.
Likelihood to Renew
9
Products Replaced
No
Key Differentiators
  • Scalability
  • Integration with Other Systems
Usability
9
The AWS console portal to manage RDS is well designed and easy to navigate.
Easy Tasks
  • Automated Backups.
  • Scaling.
  • Monitoring and Alerts.
Mobile Interface Availability and Impressions
No
Scalability
9
Reliability and Availability
9
Performance
7
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