Amazon RDS Reviews

We use Amazon RDS in our company to maintain logs and database records.

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it requires an easy setup phase, and it is also easy to use while not being too heavy on its users. Amazon RDS as a database is sufficient for our company's use cases.

In our company, we have not considered what needs improvement in the solution.

The solution should consider offering some email support to its users. The support team of Amazon RDS provides us with some links to go through whenever we face some issues, but it doesn't work for us.

I have been using Amazon RDS for the past two years. Speaking about the solution's version, I currently use MySQL 8.0.32. My company is a customer of the solution.

It is a pretty stable solution.

It is definitely a scalable solution, but we have not scaled up to the maximum since we have not faced any problems yet, considering we operate well within the threshold, which makes the product good for us.

My entire team consisting of around fifty people uses the solution.

Unfortunately, our company doesn't have the developer support option in our account, and because of this, we cannot contact any technical support.

My company uses Linux-based products, so we use Ubuntu Linux.

The initial setup was easy.

The solution is deployed on the cloud.

In my case, MySQL is free, and if there are any costs, then it is much less than other solutions since all such things usually come bundled with the hardware. We don't pay separate license fees for MySQL, but the hardware cost depends on what machines we use.

To those planning to use Amazon RDS, I would say that it is pretty simple to start with, especially if you don't have a complicated database architecture. If the product's potential users meet the aforementioned factors, Amazon RDS would be the best, especially for those dealing with MySQL.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

We use the platform for simple applications with straightforward database structures.

The product's most valuable features are option groups, S3 integration, automated and scheduled snapshots, and cross-region replication. These features enhance the ease of management and reliability of our database solutions.

They could provide better integration for the solution with Microsoft products. Although this may be challenging due to competitive interests, enhanced integration could significantly benefit users working with mixed technology environments.

I have worked with Amazon RDS for approximately 12 to 18 months.

I rate the product's stability as a nine out of ten. It has proven to be reliable in maintaining performance and uptime.

I rate the product scalability as a seven out of ten. It handles growth well, but there are constraints to consider depending on the scale of the deployment.

I resolved issues through Amazon’s documentation and user forums, finding the available resources helpful for troubleshooting.

The initial setup is straightforward if Amazon’s guidance is followed. It is generally simple but requires careful attention to documentation to ensure a smooth process.

Deployment was carried out in-house. Typically, only one person with the required skills in virtualization, Linux, and programming environments like Bash is needed for implementation.

I would rate the pricing between six and seven. The cost is manageable because you can see the expense associated with each instance and utilize tools for tagging and cost control. However, a common issue is the tendency to forget about running instances no longer needed, which can lead to unexpected charges.

We evaluated other options such as Azure SQL Database and Google Cloud SQL before selecting Amazon RDS.

I rate Amazon RDS a seven out of ten. 

I use the solution in my company as a database.

I use the solution for database setup and management, along with other factors like HA, durability, security, performance, automated backup, and maintenance.

Amazon RDS serves as a managed database service that supports database engines, improving areas involving MySQL cycle and PostgreSQL. The tool obviously handles the working of the database as a provider of managed services. The product also offers backup and recovery.

The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required.

I have been using Amazon RDS for less than a year. I am a user of the tool.

Around 4,000 people in my company use the product.

If I face any problems with the product, I contact the solution's support team. I look online to see if I can resolve the problem by myself, and if I don't get any answers to my issues, then I contact the product's support team. The product's support team is very good.

I use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).

The product's installation phase is easy.

The product is expensive. If Cisco needs two servers, Amazon uses four.

I attend training sessions via calls with Amazon to learn about Amazon RDS.

If you have many sites for your company, using Amazon RDS can help with the database area. If you have any problem with the database, you can choose Amazon RDS.

I like the product very much.

I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

I use Amazon RDS to store and manage data securely. It helps me retrieve information and gain insights from the data that comes in for my business or specific applications.

In one of our applications, customer interactions, such as subscriptions, transactions, and data from filled forms, are stored in Amazon RDS. This enables us to maintain a backup and aids in disaster recovery. Storing this data in the product allows us to analyze and gain insights into the details that come through the application when customers log in.

During our proof of concept, I had the opportunity to utilize the service alongside the vendor we were testing. Its most valuable feature is the scalability of the storage. It is easy to learn. 

I like using Amazon RDS because it offers quick operations for me. However, there are times when understanding how to use some of the services can be challenging, even with documentation. If I could add a feature, I'd improve navigation for related services. 

I have been using the product for a few years, 

Amazon RDS is a stable product with minimal bugs.

The product's scalability is good. It is used by over 1000 users in my company. 

I have contacted the tool's support. 

Positive

I find the tool's installation easy.

The solution is expensive. 

I rate Amazon RDS an eight out of ten. 

We use Amazon RDS for storage and scaling the database.

Amazon RDS is a scalable solution.

The solution's connectivity and response logs could be improved.

I have been using Amazon RDS for two years.

I rate Amazon RDS a seven out of ten for stability.

We never faced any issues with the solution's scalability. Hundreds to millions of users are using the solution, and we have plans to increase the usage.

The solution's initial setup is complex.

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. To deploy Amazon RDS, we need to establish the network within the parent organization account and create the respective VPNs.

The return on investment with Amazon RDS is average.

The solution’s pricing could be cheaper. Maintaining the geo-replication would be more expensive, and you need to set it up accordingly.

It varies on many parameters, but typically, ten people are required to deploy and maintain the solution.

I would recommend Amazon RDS to other users.

Overall, I rate Amazon RDS a five out of ten.

Amazon RDS is a good database.

Amazon RDS is very easy to use.

Amazon RDS should have a more user-friendly graphical user interface and include better database management options.

I have been using Amazon RDS for three years.

Amazon RDS is a stable solution.

I rate Amazon RDS a nine out of ten for stability.

Around 100 people are using Amazon RDS in our organization.

I rate Amazon RDS an eight out of ten for scalability.

Before Amazon RDS, I used Oracle and SQL Server. I switched to Amazon RDS to use the cloud.

The solution's initial setup is easy.

The solution was deployed through a consultant, and it took a few minutes to deploy it.

The solution's license was included in the payment of the cloud. On a scale from one to ten, where ten is the most expensive, and one is the cheapest, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten.

Amazon RDS is a cloud based solution.

I recommend Amazon RDS to other users. I advise users to enforce the DBA to be part of any database cloud. Sometimes, people think managing the database is easy because the cloud is easy. However, that is not always the case.

Overall, I rate Amazon RDS an eight out of ten.

We migrate to Amazon RDS instead of traditional OLTP databases. We experience the ease of management and reduced operational expenses. 

The solution has unique features like backup and recovery, and snapshots. It upgrades automatically. The solution offers easy analytics concerning performance metrics. Its reliability and scalability are very good. The tool's most valuable features are disaster recovery, high availability and scalability. 

Amazon RDS needs to have an overall dashboard where I can view all the tables in the form of pie charts and Gantt charts. The deployment is complex, and we would like to see automated scripts. It needs to incorporate performance insights. 

I have been using the solution since 2016. 

The solution's scalability is good. 

The solution's customer support is satisfactory. 

Amazon RDS' deployment is complex. 

We have seen ROI with the tool's use. 

The solution's price is good. 

It would be best if you were careful when picking the RDS instances. Check the network and storage aspects and then decide on the size of the RDS instances. The cost may be high for you if you pick big RDS instances. On the other hand, small RDS instances can bring performance issues. I rate the product a nine out of ten. 

I use the tool to find out latency. 

The tool is very easy to use and configure. 

I would like to see improvements in the tool's automatic restart. 

I have been using the solution for two to three months. 

The tool is stable. 

The tool's support is nice. 

Positive

The tool's initial setup is straightforward. 

I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten. 

I would rate the solution a seven out of ten.