AWS Database Blog

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Building resilient applications: design patterns for handling database outages

Database outages, whether planned or unexpected, pose significant challenges to applications. Planned outages for maintenance can be scheduled but still impact users. Unplanned outages are more disruptive and can happen at critical times. Even the most robust and resilient databases will inevitably experience outages, making application resiliency a critical consideration in modern system design. In […]

AWS DMS implementation guide: Building resilient database migrations through testing, monitoring, and SOPs

In this post, we present proactive measures for optimizing AWS DMS implementations from the initial setup phase. By using strategic planning and architectural foresight, organizations can enhance their replication system’s reliability, improve performance, and avoid common pitfalls.