RDS (Relational Database Service)
AWS RDS is a managed relational database service supporting multiple database engines including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server. It handles routine database tasks like patching, backup, redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery. RDS features automated backups with point-in-time recovery, read replicas for scaling read operations, and Multi-AZ deployments for high availability. The service includes Performance Insights for database performance analysis, encryption at rest and in transit, and IAM authentication integration. It supports automated minor version upgrades and maintenance windows for updates.
