RDS is a reliable service for seamless DB management.
September 25, 2023

RDS is a reliable service for seamless DB management.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

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.
  • Automated Backups.
  • Monitoring and Metrics.
  • Scalable Storage.
  • Limited DB Engine Version Support.
  • Limited Control Over Maintenance Windows.
  • Data Portability.
  • Improved Staff Productivity.
  • Scalability
  • Security
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.

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

Yes

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?

Yes

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

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

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

Yes

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.

Using Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

  • Multi-Tenant SaaS.
  • Business Analytics.
  • Test Environments.
  • Data Replication.
  • Time Series Data Storage.
  • Serverless Microservices.

Evaluating Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) and Competitors

  • Scalability
  • Integration with Other Systems

Using Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

The AWS console portal to manage RDS is well designed and easy to navigate.
ProsCons
Easy to use
Well integrated
Consistent
Quick to learn
Convenient
Feel confident using
Unnecessarily complex
  • Automated Backups.
  • Scaling.
  • Monitoring and Alerts.

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) Reliability