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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Deep dive into Amazon RDS and RDS Custom for Oracle and SQL Server (DAT345)

Summary

Chayan Biswas, the product team lead for RDS Oracle and SQL Server, presented new features and capabilities for Amazon RDS and RDS Custom.
RDS now supports DB2 as a fully managed service.
The session covered the benefits of managed services, including cost savings, ease of scaling, and license flexibility.
RDS for Oracle and SQL Server now offers new migration features, manageability improvements, and enhanced visibility into database operations.
RDS Custom provides elevated database and OS level access for applications that require it, such as Oracle E-Business Suite or custom applications.
New launches include support for Oracle E-Business Suite, BYOL for SQL Server on RDS Custom, point-in-time recovery for up to 1,000 databases, and Multi-AZ deployments for high availability.
SQL Server 2022 is now supported on RDS, offering new features like SQL ledger and performance improvements.
Best practices for RDS Custom were discussed, emphasizing the importance of staying within support parameters and subscribing to events for monitoring.

The addition of DB2 to RDS indicates AWS's commitment to expanding its managed database offerings and responding to customer needs.
The focus on cost optimization and resource utilization, such as the use of Oracle Multi-tenant and SQL Server's point-in-time recovery for multiple databases, reflects a trend towards efficiency in cloud services.
The introduction of RDS Custom for Oracle and SQL Server addresses the needs of customers with legacy applications or specific compliance requirements that necessitate more control over the database environment.
The support for SQL Server 2022 on RDS suggests AWS's dedication to keeping its services up-to-date with the latest database technologies and features.
The session highlighted the importance of automation and managed services in reducing the operational burden on customers, allowing them to focus on application development and business logic rather than database management tasks.
The best practices for RDS Custom emphasize the balance between flexibility and maintaining the benefits of managed services, suggesting that while AWS provides the tools for more control, it also guides customers to use them responsibly to avoid potential issues.