Amazon RDS
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a managed cloud database service that simplifies the setup, operation, and scaling of relational databases in the AWS cloud. It automates administrative tasks such as hardware provisioning, database setup, patching, and backups, supporting multiple database engines like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and SQL Server. Developers can focus on application development while AWS handles database management, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
Developers should use Amazon RDS when building applications that require reliable, scalable relational databases without the overhead of manual database administration, such as web apps, e-commerce platforms, or enterprise systems. It is ideal for scenarios needing automated backups, replication for high availability, and easy scaling to handle varying workloads, reducing operational complexity and costs compared to self-managed databases.