AWS (RDS, Aurora, EC2) Configuration and Cost Operations Knowledge
Covers RDS instance configuration, scale-up vs. scale-out decisions, and checkpoints for reviewing database costs.
- AWS RDSHighThe Difference Between One Large RDS Instance and Several Smaller InstancesA document organizing the technical differences between "one large instance" and "several smaller instances" for RDS sizing, and the CloudWatch metrics you should measure before deciding.Last Verified 2026-08-13
- AWS RDSHighWhat to Check When Reviewing AWS Database CostsA checklist for reviewing AWS database spend in order of increasing impact: stop what is unused → right-size → storage → backups → non-production → commitments.Last Verified 2026-08-13