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Aurora PostgreSQL: Architecture, Best Practices, and When It Beats RDS
A production guide to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL — the shared storage architecture, fast failover mechanics, Aurora Serverless v2 ACU scaling, Global Database, Parallel Query, and an honest comparison against standard RDS.
AWS RDS Proxy: Connection Pooling for Lambda, Microservices, and High-Concurrency MySQL and PostgreSQL
A production guide to AWS RDS Proxy — how it works, when to use it, IAM authentication setup, and the connection pool sizing rules that prevent Lambda-induced database overload.
Azure Cosmos DB: Multi-Model Database for Global Distribution
Use Azure Cosmos DB for globally distributed workloads — consistency levels, partitioning, and API choices
ElastiCache for Redis vs Memcached: Choosing the Right AWS Cache
Choose between ElastiCache Redis and Memcached — data structures, persistence, replication, and cost considerations
MySQL Performance Optimization for AWS RDS
A comprehensive guide to optimizing AWS RDS MySQL performance through infrastructure tuning, parameter configuration, and query optimization
PlanetScale: MySQL-Compatible Serverless Database with Schema Branching
Evaluate PlanetScale for MySQL workloads — Vitess-based branching, non-blocking schema changes, and pricing
Amazon EBS gp2 vs gp3: The Complete Guide with 64 TB Cost Analysis
Save 15-25% on AWS storage costs migrating from gp2 to gp3. Complete cost analysis at 64TB scale with performance benchmarks and migration strategies.
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