Amazon RDS

Question 1

Number of Amazon RDS DB instance classes?

Answer 1

Eight (8)

Question 2

Name all Amazon RDS DB instance classes:

Answer 2

Micro DB Instance

Small DB Instance

Medium DB Instance

Large DB Instance

Extra Large DB Instance

High-Memory Extra Large DB Instance

High-Memory Double Extra Large DB Instance

High Memory Quadruple Extra Large DB Instance

Question 3

Specifications of the Amazon RDS Micro DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Question 4

Specifications of the Amazon RDS Small DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Answer 4

1.7GB memory

1 ECU (1 virtual core w/ 1 ECU)

64-bit platform

Moderate IO capacity

PIOPS Optimized: No

Question 5

Specifications of the Amazon RDS Medium DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Answer 5

3.75GB memory

2 ECU (1 virtual core w/ 2 ECU)

64-bit platform

Moderate IO capacity

PIOPS Optimized: No

Question 6

Specifications of the Amazon RDS Large DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Answer 6

7.5GB memory

4 ECUs (2 virtual cores w/ 2 ECUs)

64-bit platform

High IO capacity

PIOPS Optimzed: 500 Mbps

Question 7

Specifications of the Amazon RDS Extra Large DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Answer 7

15GB memory

8 ECUs (4 virtual cores w/ 2 ECUs each)

64-bit platform

High IO capcity

PIOPS Optimized: 1000Mbps

Question 8

Specifications of the Amazon RDS High-Memory Extra Large DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Answer 8

17. 1 GB memory
18. 5 ECUs (2 virtual cores w/ 3.25 ECUs each)

64-bit platform

High IO capacity

PIOPS Optimized: No

Question 9

Specifications of the Amazon RDS HIgh-Memory Double Extra Large DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Answer 9

34 GB memory

13 ECUs (4 virtual cores w/ 3.25 ECUs each)

64-bit platform

High IO capacity

PIOPS Optimized: 500Mbps

Question 10

Specifications of the Amazon RDS High-Memory Quadruple Extra Large DB Instance class:

[memory, CPU, platform, IO, PIOPS Optimized]

Answer 10

68 GB memory

26 ECUs (8 virtual cores w/ 3.25 ECUs each)

64-bit platform

High IO capacity

PIOPS Optimized: 1000Mbps

Question 11

Amazon RDS Overview Key Points

Answer 11

• web service
• makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud
• provides cost efficient, resizeable capacity for an industry-standard relational database
• manages common database administration tasks
• freeing you up to focus on your applications and business

Question 12

Amazon RDS Overview Summary

Answer 12

• access to the capabilities of a familiar MySQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server database engine
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