Embrace Unparalleled Performance and Scalability with Amazon Aurora I/O Optimized!

Amazon Aurora is a fully managed relational database service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is designed to provide high performance, scalability, and durability while reducing the administrative overhead typically associated with managing databases.

Aurora I/O-Optimized is compatible with a range of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances, including T3, T4g, R5, R6i, R6g, X2g, and the newly introduced R7g instances. The R7g instances feature the latest AWS Graviton3 processors, providing remarkable performance gains of up to 30% and an enhanced price-performance ratio of up to 20% when compared to the Graviton2 R6g instances. This optimized configuration is accessible for both Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition and Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition across the majority of AWS Regions where Aurora is offered.

You can now choose between two configurations:

1. Aurora Standard

2. Aurora I/O-Optimized.

Aurora Standard presents a budget-friendly alternative, while for applications demanding high I/Os, Aurora I/O-Optimized offers enhanced price performance, predictable pricing, and potential cost savings of up to 40%. Effortlessly transition your cluster with a simple click in the AWS Management Console or via a command using the AWS Command Line Interface.

The Aurora I/O-Optimized setup is compatible with Aurora Serverless v2 and provisioned instances, available on both on-demand and reserved models, including pre-existing Aurora reserved instances. Shifting your current database clusters to Aurora I/O-Optimized is permissible once every 30 days, and you have the flexibility to revert to Aurora Standard at any given time.

Amazon Web Services has introduced a new offering called Amazon Aurora I/O optimized, designed to take your database performance to new heights.

⚙️Capable for handling I/O Intensive Workloads:

If your applications demand heavy I/O operations, such as analytics or data warehousing, Amazon Aurora I/O optimized is the perfect fit. Its architecture is tailored to handle I/O intensive workloads efficiently, providing optimal performance and scalability for your most demanding applications.

💰Predictable Pricing and Cost Savings:

Cost Predictability plays an important role. With Aurora I/O-Optimized, you enjoy the benefits of zero charges for read and write I/O operations. You only pay for your database instances and storage usage, making it easy to forecast and manage your database spend upfront. But that's not all! For I/O-intensive applications where I/O charges exceed 25% of the total Aurora database spend, Aurora I/O-Optimized brings up to a remarkable 40% cost savings. It's a win-win for your business and your budget!

🎛️ Flexible Configuration Choices:

Aurora I/O optimized values the diversity of applications and workloads in the AWS ecosystem. That's why its offers two configurations for Amazon Aurora: Aurora Standard and Aurora I/O-Optimized. For applications with low-to-moderate I/Os, Aurora Standard remains a cost-effective option. However, for those with high I/Os and demanding workloads, Aurora I/O-Optimized is the way to go. It not only delivers improved price performance and predictable pricing but also unlocks the potential for significant cost savings. You have the power to choose what suits your needs best! 💪

🖱️Simple Cluster Switching:

Switching your cluster configuration is a breeze! Whether you prefer the AWS Management Console or the AWS Command Line Interface, you can effortlessly transition from Aurora Standard to Aurora I/O-Optimized with a single click or command. It's seamless and hassle-free, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations. Enjoy the freedom to optimize your database configuration as your needs evolve!

🔂 Switching Made Easy:

Our needs may change over time. That's why AWS Aurora offers the flexibility to switch your existing database clusters to Aurora I/O-Optimized once every 30 days. And if the need arises, you can effortlessly switch back to Aurora Standard whenever you want.