Amazon Aurora Pros and Cons

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.