Introduction to AWS Database services

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Amar Suchak

Software Engineer, Microsoft

Why are databases crucial?

Understanding database types

• Relational Databases (RDS)
  • Like a well-organized bookshelf
  • Use MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.
  • Ideal for traditional applications
  • AWS RDS: the sturdy bookshelf of the digital world

• NoSQL Databases (DynamoDB)
  • Like a dynamic magazine rack
  • Flexible schema for unstructured data
  • Ideal for mobile apps, IoT, gaming
  • AWS DynamoDB: adaptable and ready for ever-changing content

Diving into RDS

• Scalable and cost-effective
• Supports multiple database engines like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc

DynamoDB unpacked

• Designed for web-scale applications
• Provides single-digit millisecond latency

DynamoDB continued

• DynamoDB uses a key-value model
• A key maps to a value

Beyond RDS and DynamoDB

¹ https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-overview/database.html

AWS database migration services

Moving data from on-premises databases to AWS

¹ https://aws.amazon.com/dms/

Let's practice!

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