AWS Aurora

AWS Aurora is a MySQL and PostgreSQL compatible relational database engine that combines the speed and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open source databases.

Features

• Scalability: Aurora can scale up to 64 terabytes of storage and 15 replicas per instance.
• Performance: Aurora is designed for high performance with low latency and high throughput.
• Durability: Aurora is designed to be highly durable and uses fault-tolerant storage that automatically recovers from disk failures.
• Security: Aurora provides encryption at rest and in transit, and supports secure networking using Amazon VPC.
• Compatibility: Aurora is compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL, and supports applications written in multiple programming languages, including Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, and more.
• Management: Aurora is easy to manage using the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, or API. It also supports automated backups, automatic scaling, and automated patching.

Pricing

AWS Aurora pricing is based on a combination of factors, including instance type, storage type, and provisioned throughput capacity. For more information on pricing, please refer to the AWS Aurora Pricing page.

Getting Started

To get started with AWS Aurora, you need an AWS account and an understanding of how to create a MySQL or PostgreSQL database instance using the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, or API. You can also use AWS Aurora with Amazon RDS, which is a managed database service that makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud.

Conclusion

AWS Aurora is a high-performance, scalable, and durable relational database engine that can help you to build and operate applications that require high availability, low latency, and high throughput. With AWS Aurora, you can enjoy the advantages of commercial databases without the high cost and complexity, making it an ideal choice for developers and organizations of all sizes.