Aurora Scaling

Question 1

What are Aurora Backup and Failover handled automatically?

Answer 1

Aurora Backup and Failover are handled automatically.

Example: Aurora automatically performs backups and failovers without user intervention.

Question 2

How many copies of your data does Aurora deploy in a minimum of 3 availability zones?

Answer 2

Aurora deploys in a minimum of 3 availability zones, each containing 2 copies of your data at all times. This results in 6 copies of your data.

Example: Even if one availability zone goes down, there are still 4 other copies of your data available.

Question 3

How much storage does a cluster start with in Aurora?

Answer 3

A cluster starts with 10GB of storage and scales in 10GB increments up to 64TB or 128TB depending on the DB engine version.

Example: As your data grows, Aurora can automatically scale its storage capacity to accommodate the increase.

Question 4

How can you apply TLS/SSL certificates in Aurora for security?

Answer 4

TLS/SSL certificates can be applied to encrypt security connections so termination occurs at the database.

Example: By applying TLS/SSL certificates, you can ensure secure communication between your applications and the Aurora database.

Question 5

Is data encrypted-at-rest by default in Aurora?

Answer 5

Data is encrypted-at-rest by default and cannot be turned off. You can use KMS keys.

Example: Aurora automatically encrypts your data when it is stored, providing an added layer of security.