Running SQL Server & Oracle on RDS

Introduction

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) allows you to run SQL Server and Oracle databases in the cloud with ease. This lesson covers the setup, management, and best practices for using these database engines on RDS.

Overview of RDS

Amazon RDS provides a cost-efficient and resizable capacity for an industry-standard relational database. It automates time-consuming administrative tasks such as hardware provisioning, database setup, patching, and backups.

• Supports multiple database engines: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Amazon Aurora.
• Automated backups and snapshots for data recovery.
• Multi-AZ deployments for high availability.

Running SQL Server on RDS

To run SQL Server on RDS, follow these steps:

1. Create an RDS instance in the AWS Management Console.
2. Select SQL Server as the database engine.
3. Configure the instance settings (DB instance class, storage type, etc.).
4. Set up security groups to control access to your database.
5. Launch the DB instance and connect using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or your preferred SQL client.

-- Example SQL to create a new database
CREATE DATABASE SampleDB;
                

Running Oracle on RDS

To run Oracle on RDS, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the RDS console in AWS.
2. Select Oracle as the database engine.
3. Choose the appropriate instance type and storage options.
4. Configure your VPC and security settings.
5. Launch the instance and connect using SQL Developer or other Oracle clients.

-- Example SQL to create a new user in Oracle
CREATE USER SampleUser IDENTIFIED BY Password123;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES TO SampleUser;
                

Best Practices

• Use Multi-AZ deployments for high availability.
• Regularly monitor performance metrics using Amazon CloudWatch.
• Implement security best practices such as IAM roles and security groups.
• Backup your data regularly and test restore procedures.

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