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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

This very reliable RDBMS with campatibility with full MySQL and PostgreSQL. It is very easy to use. Implementation is focused. It has a lot of features and can integrated easily. Customer Support is also reliable. used it very frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

Some features can be improved like customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

The problems which i was facing as a user in relational database are ressolved with this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is Amazon Aurora?

Amazon Aurora is a MySQL and 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.

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Amazon Aurora is a MySQL and 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.


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"High performance and low latency"
Making it suitable for data intensive task and it's ability to scale according to workload automatically.
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"It is very robust to use."
This very reliable RDBMS with campatibility with full MySQL and PostgreSQL. It is very easy to use. Implementation is focused. It has a lot of feat...
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Higher performance , scalabality and low latency
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Abhinav C.
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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

Aurora provides us with much better performance speed than a normal traditional database. It also provides continuous automated backups in s3 without halting the live functionality of the application in the real world.

As Aurora is a managed service it becomes very easy to deploy within a few minutes.

Aurora also provides seamless integration with many AWS services for AI/ML like bedrock and Amazon SageMaker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

One of the main issues we run into in Aurora is that you need to keep your database in constant auto-scaling but temporary storage is local to a computing instance and depends on its class. So if your ALTER statement requires lots of temporary space to rebuild table/index, it may fail because of insufficient local storage.

One of the other disadvantages is that we can't use the SUPER mysql command, as that is blocked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our old traditional database scales poorly against high volumes of data and heavy loads of transactions.

So, amazon auora help us in solving these two problem by providing low latency read replica and autoscaling to handle our heavy traffic based on the scenario.

It also provide cross region disaster recovery option so we can provide our customers with seamless experience in term of any mishappening. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jyothi Koushik P.
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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

What I love best about Amazon Aurora is its performance and scalability. In a world, where NoSQL Databases are high in the competition, Aurora matches them with impressive performance and scalability features. The best part is that when all these features are automated with no manual intervention, Aurora replicates across multiple availability zones seamlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

I felt that the pricing structure could be affordable. For large-scale projects I worked on, the pricing seems neat. This is not the case with small-scale projects. The replication and storage needs are unpredictable, as they alter on demand. Also, few database configurations are immutable, providing less flexibility than expected and not providing a complete user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon Aurora solves the problem of performance, scalability and manual setup for relational databases. To set up a relational database, we need to configure a lot of settings, metadata which Aurora completely automates. The performance is also enhanced internally as Aurora uses sharding techniques to distribute loads equally. Multi-zone replication and scalability solves the issues of failover and disaster recovery for large-scale systems, providing the best customer experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

1. Fast and quick data processing.

2. It is easily scalable without any service interruption.

3. Automatically replicated data between several availability zones. It allows us to sure that data is safe and not lost.

4. It can also be used as Postgres SQL.

5. Easy to implement and integration.

6. Good customer support of AWS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

1. Lack of compatibility for other services

2. Lack of visibility in storage, sanpshot data and cost.

3. it should be improve user interface.

4. Little costly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

1. it solved auto scalability and which make sure data is safe.

2. As it have fast and quick processing which make sure zero downtime.

3. It improved availability and fault tolerance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

Amazon Aurora stands out for several reasons that I truly appreciate.

First, its **exceptional performance** allows applications to run faster, handling high-throughput workloads seamlessly. This is invaluable for businesses needing quick data access.

Second, Aurora's **high availability** ensures data is automatically replicated across multiple availability zones, providing reliability crucial for mission-critical applications.

Additionally, as a **fully managed service**, it handles backups and scaling, freeing developers to focus on building rather than managing infrastructure.

Finally, its **compatibility with MySQL and PostgreSQL** means easy migration for existing applications, making it a smart choice for those looking to transition to a robust cloud database solution. Overall, Amazon Aurora is an excellent choice for modern applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

Amazon Aurora has a few drawbacks worth noting. Its cost can be higher than traditional databases, which may deter smaller budgets.

The initial setup might feel complex for AWS newcomers but not for me, and heavy reliance on the service could lead to vendor lock-in, complicating future transitions. Nonetheless, it remains a powerful choice for many applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon AWS tackles critical issues in traditional relational databases, like scalability and high availability.

For example, during peak sales events, an e-commerce platform can automatically scale resources to handle increased traffic without downtime. Its replication across multiple availability zones ensures that data remains accessible and secure, which is vital for applications like online banking. By addressing these challenges, Aurora enables businesses to focus on innovation and performance rather than database management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rizwan V.
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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

The Amazon Aura truly feels like a game-changer for any smart home. Its sleek design looks great in any room, and the touch screen is super easy to use. I love how I can control everything with my voice through Alexa—it's a lifesaver for multitasking! The display quality is fantastic, perfect for sharing photos or watching a quick video. While the battery life is decent, it can drain quickly with heavy use, so just keep that in mind. Overall, the Aura combines style and functionality, making it a worthwhile addition to your home. Highly recommended! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

One downside I've noticed with the Amazon Aura is that the battery life, while okay, tends to drain faster with heavy use, which means you might find yourself charging it more often than you'd like. Also, if your Wi-Fi connection isn’t strong, it can limit some of the device's functionality, which can be frustrating. And while the Alexa integration is great for many, it might not sit well with those who prefer to keep things more private and minimize voice assistant interactions. Overall, just a few things to consider! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon Aura tackles common smart home issues by making device management effortless with Alexa voice control, saving you time and hassle. It also boosts home security with strong privacy features, giving you peace of mind. Plus, its vibrant display makes sharing photos and streaming content a breeze. Overall, it simplifies your life and enhances your home experience, making everything feel more connected and enjoyable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bipul Bishal S.
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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

I used Amazon Aurora in my previous organization as an alternative to our on-premise MySQL. The best things about this service are that you only pay for the resources you use, you can bring down the DB servers when you don't need them, which we used for our Dev and QA servers, and scalability is an easy and cool feature. Creating duplicates is easy, as is writing and reading DB servers. It is easy to implement with existing applications, if you are using a DB framework then usually just changing the configuration does your task. It has really good Customer Support which we use sometimes if encounter any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

In my experiece, I didn't encounter anything which I didn't like. However, it can be sometimes more costly than on-premise DB and requires a learning curve from an administrator perspective. There could be some limitations in the features as it is a Saas compared to servers self-deployed on-premise DB. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helped in scalability, ease of integration and requires no maintenance. It also insured security which was an hassle in on-premise server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Products used within AWS Databases: Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Aurora
What do you like best about AWS Databases?

It is an Managed Pass service provided by the AWS. So all the infrastructure hassles such as patching security and so on is handled by the provider and only user connection and database needs to be managed by the user.along with that it provides multiple engines from mariadb to oracle to MySQL , MySQL and postgresql Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Databases?

High cost for the Databases uses and integration with Oracle db can be difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Databases solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ease of DB creation without worrying about the back-end infrastructure provision and management.highly available and scalable instances along with end to end security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

The perfect feature in the Amazon Aurora that is most appealing to me is that it has high scalability alongside high performance. Support for MySQL and PostgreSQL makes the Aurora easy to deploy in the existing applications, and its automatic backup and recovery features are very useful in ensuring data integrity. The ability, in addition, to scale out or in resources as per demand also makes it attractive for such workloads which are highly variable in nature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

One thing I dislike about Amazon Aurora is all of the things that it comes with; for instance, the cloud is easy to manage but the learning is a bit long. I also found it difficult at the beginning to set up the database and configure permissions. In addition to that, while most advanced customizations which are supported by customers’ insensitive and Aurora is highly scalable, there are some constraints that may not allow customized requirements that touch on some very advanced application development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

Amazon Aurora addresses the most critical issues in database management including performance bottleneck scores, scalability concerns, and maintenance of high-availability solutions. It incorporates high-performance storage and organizes its data in such a way that replication can be done automatically across different availability zones which boosts the read and write speed of the storage while guaranteeing the durability and availability of that data. This is especially useful in scenarios that call for rapid responses from users while also having a very limited time to recover from unavailability. Moreover, the automatic backups and point in time recovery of data at Aurora have alleviated the problem of loss of data as well as the excessive need for people to do things manually. These aspects enable us to develop further our applications and not so much take care of the database infrastructure which naturally leads to time and cost saving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

Amazon Aurora offers exceptional performance and scalability, combining the speed and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open-source databases. I appreciate its ability to automatically scale storage and compute resources as needed, which ensures optimal performance even under heavy workloads. Additionally, its compatibility with MySQL and PostgreSQL makes it easy to migrate existing applications without significant changes. The automated backups, continuous monitoring, and failover support also contribute to its reliability, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

One downside of Amazon Aurora is its cost, which can be higher than other database options, especially as your usage scales. While it offers excellent performance, the pricing structure can become expensive for smaller projects or when dealing with very large datasets. Additionally, some advanced features available in native MySQL or PostgreSQL aren't fully supported in Aurora, which can limit certain use cases. Lastly, the reliance on AWS infrastructure means there’s less flexibility in terms of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

mazon Aurora solves key relational database challenges by offering:

High Performance and Scalability: Provides fast performance and automatically scales storage, handling large workloads efficiently.

High Availability and Durability: Ensures continuous availability and data protection with multi-AZ replication and automated backups.

Ease of Management: Simplifies database administration with automated backups, patching, and monitoring.

Cost-Effectiveness: Delivers commercial-grade performance at a lower cost compared to traditional enterprise databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SHAKE A.
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What do you like best about Amazon Aurora?

As a software developer, I like Amazon Aurora because of its architecture and use of SQL for queries. When we want to scale up things, Aurora will only replicate the nodes instead of replicating the entire system. This also decreases the time of replication as well as helping to quickly recover from crashes, and the cost of Aurora is also cheaper than RDS. This all has advantages that attract me to choose Aurora on behalf of RDS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon Aurora?

One thing that made me sad is that Aurora does not support multiple SQL vendors, whereas RDS is suitable for this. If you are a startup or big company working with things like MySQL and PostgreSQL, you can go with Aurora for higher performance, as it's the best choice. If you are working with other than these vendors, then Aurora can't help you out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Amazon Aurora solving and how is that benefiting you?

Actually for small to medium scale companies for maintaining their databases by their own they need extra space, hardware storage and tech people to maintain this cause a extra cost buden to company. By shifting their databases to Amazon Aurora 40%of cost may reduce and company can focus on their development goals instead of maintaining databases.Aurora also provides high data security which is most important for some customers.Scalling can be also performed very easily and quickly in Aurora when compared to RDS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.