The AWS re:Post Knowledge Center is your one-stop-shop for authoritative, up-to-date guidance on using AWS services. This month, we're highlighting Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition, a fully managed, PostgreSQL-compatible relational database engine that combines the speed and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open-source databases.
Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible delivers up to three times the throughput of standard PostgreSQL running on the same hardware, and provides built-in security, continuous backups, serverless compute, up to 15 read replicas, automated multi-Region replication, and integrations with other AWS services. Whether you're new to Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible or an experienced user, the Knowledge Center articles below will equip you with the skills and troubleshooting tips to get the most out of this powerful service.
Database version upgrades maintain security, performance, and access to new features. Learn how to perform zero-downtime patching, manage upgrades, and minimize disruption to your applications:
Performance monitoring and optimization maintain efficient database operations. Configure CloudWatch Database Insights to analyze query execution plans and optimize your clusters:
Proper privilege management ensures secure access control and prevents unauthorized operations. Learn how to manage object privileges and implement password complexity requirements:
Connection problems prevent applications from accessing your database and impact availability. Diagnose and resolve connection errors and timeout issues to ensure reliable connectivity:
Replication and failover mechanisms ensure high availability and data durability. Troubleshoot logical replication problems and cluster failover scenarios to maintain continuous operations:
Snapshots and backups protect your data and enable point-in-time recovery. Understand how to troubleshoot snapshot restore issues and maintain effective backup strategies:
Scaling operations and database restarts are routine maintenance activities. Diagnose scaling issues and prevent transaction ID wraparound to maintain stable operations:
Have more questions about Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible? Check out the re:Post Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible knowledge base or ask your own question to get guidance from the AWS community.