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Seamless Database Management with Amazon RDS
September 29, 2023

Seamless Database Management with Amazon RDS

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

RDS is pivotal to our data strategy, powering hundreds of databases within our infrastructure. Its reliability and scalability ensure optimal performance and data integrity. Rigorous security measures, including backups and monitoring, maintain database stability. RDS flexibility accommodates evolving business needs while optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Automated Backups
  • High Availability
  • Database Snapshots
  • Security and Compliance
  • Scalability
  • Limited Control
  • Cost Transparency
  • Lack of Support for Certain Database Engines
  • Improved Data Migration Tools
  • Switch to Encrypted RDS from Unencrypted RDS
  • Cost Savings
  • Increased Productivity
  • Faster Deployment
  • High Availability
  • A drawback is the restricted level of control available within RDS.
We have a strong preference for AWS managed services, and we find that RDS offers excellent integration with various AWS services, making it a seamless choice for our infrastructure. Furthermore, RDS supports integration with automation tools such as Terraform, enhancing our operational efficiency. Additionally, RDS proves to be cost-effective for our organization.

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?

Yes

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

Yes

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Amazon RDS is an ideal choice when you need rapid database deployment for your project due to its user-friendly configuration and robust automation support, including Terraform and CloudFormation. Being a managed service, AWS assumes responsibility for its management, ensuring reliability. However, it may not be the best fit if you require extensive control over your databases.