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Cost optimize database migrations with AWS DMS: Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed database migration components, migration cost and its factors, and how to select right type of AWS DMS instance which determines the capacity of DMS jobs. In this post, we focus on how to regularly evaluate the AWS DMS instance size and scale up or down based on […]

Cost optimize database migrations with AWS DMS: Part 1

In the realm of database migration, achieving cost optimization is paramount. It’s not just about moving data; it’s about doing so in a way that ensures every resource is utilized efficiently, infrastructure expenses are minimized, and the return on investment is maximized. Careful consideration of cost implications and the implementation of strategic measures are key. […]

Use AWS CloudFormation for Amazon RDS for SQL Server deployments

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for SQL Server makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale SQL Server deployments in the AWS cloud. It’s a fully managed, durable database built for enterprise workloads at scale and frees you up to focus on application development. Amazon RDS is integrated with AWS CloudFormation which supports […]

Run Solana nodes on AWS

Solana is a public blockchain built for mass adoption. It’s a high-performance network that is utilized for a range of use cases, including finance, NFTs, payments, and gaming. Solana operates as a single global state machine, and is open and interoperable. In this post, we look into the ways Solana blockchain works, the types of […]

Build generative AI applications with Amazon Aurora and Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases

Amazon Bedrock is the easiest way to build and scale generative AI applications with foundational models (FMs). FMs are trained on vast quantities of data, allowing them to be used to answer questions on a variety of subjects. However, if you want to use an FM to answer questions about your private data that you […]

Unlock on-demand, cost-optimized performance with Amazon ElastiCache Serverless

Amazon ElastiCache is a fully managed in-memory caching service, compatible with popular open source projects, Redis and Memcached. Hundreds of thousands of customers use it to achieve real-time, cost-optimized performance. We built Amazon ElastiCache Serverless to satisfy some of the most common customer wish-list items, including simplifying the setup process, eliminating capacity planning and management, […]

PostgreSQL 11 upgrade strategies for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition and Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for PostgreSQL version 11 end of standard support is February 29, 2024. See the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL announcements to upgrade your databases: Announcement: Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL 11.x end of support is February 29, 2024 Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11 […]

How a small DevOps team at Deutsche Bahn unlocked analytics for their SaaS product

This is a guest blog post by Oliver Jägle, Software Architect at DB Curbside Management, in partnership with AWS Senior Solutions Architect Ben Freiberg. Have you ever rented a scooter or a bicycle instead of walking or taking a bus? You’re not alone. More and more people around the globe have adopted this sort of […]

Unlocking performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of Zomato’s Billing Platform by switching from TiDB to DynamoDB

This post is co-authored with Neha Gupta & Kanica Mandhania from Zomato. Zomato, an India-based restaurant aggregator, food delivery, and dining-out company, operates in over 1,000 cities and lists more than 350,000 restaurants. Since its inception in 2008, Zomato has grown tremendously, both in scope and scale—and has emerged as the leading market player in […]

Increase visibility of performance and events on Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora

Customers often ask how they can improve visibility and monitorability of workload performance, as well as scheduled and unscheduled events, on Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) and Amazon Aurora databases. This post provides insight into how to proactively enable and set the instrumentation so all details are captured and available for analysis. In my […]