๐๏ธAmazon RDS vs Amazon Aurora๐
RDS is AWS's managed database service for standard engines like MySQL and Postgres. Aurora is AWS's cloud-native engine offering higher performance and availability.
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๐๏ธAmazon RDS
- โSupports many engines including MariaDB and Oracle
- โLower cost for modest workloads
- โSimple, predictable managed database experience
- โEasy lift-and-shift of existing databases
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Amazon Aurora
- โHigher throughput than standard MySQL or Postgres
- โStorage auto-scales and replicas fail over fast
- โAurora Serverless for variable workloads
- โBetter availability across multiple zones
Verdict
RDS wins for modest workloads, broad engine choice and lower cost. Aurora wins when you need higher performance, faster failover and elastic scaling on MySQL or Postgres.
Frequently asked
Is Aurora part of RDS?+
Aurora runs within the RDS family but uses a distinct cloud-native storage engine.
Which is faster?+
Aurora generally delivers higher throughput than standard RDS MySQL or Postgres.
Which is cheaper?+
RDS is usually cheaper for modest workloads; Aurora costs more but scales better.
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