RDS

intermediate
data
Enhanced Content

Definition

Relational Database Service - AWS managed database service that handles maintenance, backups, and scaling. Like having a database administrator without hiring one.

Real-World Example

An e-commerce site uses RDS for their product catalog database, with AWS handling all backups and updates automatically.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide managed relational databases, automating tasks like backups and scaling, similar to AWS RDS.

AWS
Amazon RDS
AZ
Azure SQL Database
GCP
Cloud SQL
OCI
Oracle Autonomous Database

Explore More Cloud Computing Terms