Jan 14 · 4 min read · Upgrading Aurora PostgreSQL can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield, especially when extensions like PostGIS are involved. Here’s a real-world example of how we resolved an upgrade from PostgreSQL 13.20 → 15.12 → 17.4 that was blocked by PostG...
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Dec 4, 2025 · 5 min read · Project Overview IndustrySaaS / Technology ChallengeMigrate a 500GB production PostgreSQL database to Aurora with zero downtime SolutionAWS DMS with automated validation, cutover orchestration, and Terraform IaC Timeline4 weeks (developmen...
Join discussionOct 27, 2025 · 8 min read · Introduction: In today's digital economy, application performance and availability are non-negotiable. Users across the globe demand sub-second response times and 24/7 uptime. Architecting a data layer that can meet these demands is a complex challen...
Join discussionOct 2, 2025 · 4 min read · Database migration can be a daunting task, often associated with downtime, data loss risks, and complex procedures. However, AWS Aurora, a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database built for the cloud, provides powerful, native tools to str...
Join discussionJul 17, 2025 · 5 min read · On Day 74, I explored the role of Database Management Systems (DBMS) in the DevOps lifecycle and took a deep dive into Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service). I learned how DBMSs ensure data consistency, security, and availability, critical for app...
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Jan 5, 2025 · 10 min read · What if there would be something like DynamoDB but for SQL? With Amazon Aurora DSQL, this is finally possible. It's not just a "scales-to-zero" solution like Aurora Serverless V2. It is a true distributed, serverless, pay-per-use database. It also cl...
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Jan 1, 2025 · 2 min read · Amazon Aurora is a relational database service built for the cloud, offering performance and availability comparable to commercial databases at a fraction of the cost. As part of the Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Aurora is a fully managed...
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Oct 2, 2024 · 17 min read · DIFFICULTY : EASY TIME : 1 HOUR COST : 0$ WHAT YOU’LL NEED : An AWS account - Create one here! AWS SERVICES : Amazon Aurora Relational databases EC2 AWS Command Line Interface Overview In this project we’ll learn one of the most common use cas...
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