What is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) used for?

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a cloud-based service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that is used for managing and operating relational databases. RDS makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database, allowing users to focus more on their applications and less on the administrative aspects of database management. It supports various database engines, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and MariaDB, providing a flexible and scalable solution for hosting and managing relational databases in the cloud. RDS handles routine database tasks like backups, software patch management, and automatic scaling.