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Setup is complex but RDS is quite secure
September 19, 2023

Setup is complex but RDS is quite secure

Osama Khan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

We used the Amazon RDS to connect to our WordPress site. We wanted minimize the support and maintenance of our database server. Backups and one hundered percent uptime were the main priorities. Speed is important but it was not the main concern. Sometimes we would see the MySQL server crash in our VPS so we wanted to have a seperate database service. We wanted to isiolate any crashes.
  • Easy setup
  • Free tier
  • Public access option
  • Scalable
  • More competitive pricing
  • Easier to understand documentation
  • predictable pricing
  • Easier backups
  • Complex setup

Do you think Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) delivers good value for the price?

No

Are you happy with Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) go as expected?

No

Would you buy Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) again?

No

If you the technical background and skills, then I would recommend setting up the Amazon RDS. It takes some time, and I ran into hurdles like importing the database into Amazon RDS. The IP has to be whitelisted inside the AWS control panel in security group. The main dificulty is in setting up the database properly. Then, the automated backups and snapshots give peace of mind.