AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - Self-Managed DB Solutions

The video discusses the benefits of self-managed database solutions on AWS, comparing them to fully managed services like AWS RDS. It explains how to set up a database using EC2 instances and AMIs, and explores options available in the AWS Marketplace. The video also covers the use of community AMIs for more customization and highlights reasons for choosing self-managed databases, such as the need for full control and specific features not supported by AWS RDS.

What is one advantage of using EC2 instances for database management in AWS?

• They automatically update the database software.

• They are cheaper than RDS.

• They provide full control over the database environment.

• They offer pre-configured database solutions.

What can you find in the AWS Marketplace related to databases?

• Only Amazon's official database solutions

• Only community-created AMIs

• A variety of database solutions including NoSQL and graph databases

• Only relational database systems

What is a potential risk of using community AMIs for database solutions?

• They are more expensive than official AMIs.

• They may not be officially tested by Amazon.

• They offer fewer features than official AMIs.

• They are not available in the AWS Marketplace.

Why might a company choose a self-managed database solution over AWS RDS?

• To ensure automatic updates and patches

• To avoid using EC2 instances

• To have full control over the database environment

• To reduce costs significantly

What limitation might you encounter with AWS managed database services?

• They lack support for all database versions and features.

• They do not support any SQL databases.

• They require manual updates for security patches.

• They are only available in certain regions.