Amazon Aurora
High performance, fully managed, MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database.
Overview
Amazon Aurora is a fully managed, MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible, relational database engine. It combines the speed and reliability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open-source databases. Amazon Aurora is up to five times faster than standard MySQL databases and three times faster than standard PostgreSQL databases.
✨ Key Features
- MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility
- High performance and scalability
- High availability and durability
- Fully managed service
- Serverless option
- Global Database
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Performance and scalability
- Deep integration with AWS
- MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility
Unique Value: A high-performance, fully managed relational database that offers the best of both commercial and open-source databases, built for the cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- High-throughput transactional applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications that are not built on AWS
🏆 Alternatives
Offers significantly better performance and scalability than standard MySQL and PostgreSQL on AWS, with a more hands-off operational experience.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Support plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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