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is a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database that provides the security, availability, and reliability of commercial databases at 1/10th the cost. Its cloud-native architecture separates compute and storage, allowing for significantly better performance and scalability. In a major 2025 case study, Netflix consolidated its relational database infrastructure onto Aurora, achieving up to 75% improved performance and a 28% cost reduction .

AWS is also notable for offering the broadest selection of GPU instances for artificial intelligence workloads, combined with a mature AWS Lambda ecosystem that remains an industry reference point. AWS is also notable for offering the broadest

| Service | Function | |---------|----------| | | Continuous threat detection with machine learning | | AWS Security Hub | Centralized view of security alerts and compliance status | | AWS Config | Resource inventory, configuration tracking, and compliance auditing | | AWS CloudTrail | Records API activity across the entire AWS account for auditing and governance | | AWS Shield | Managed DDoS protection | AWS groups its tools into several key categories

The reliability and scalability of AWS rest on its highly structured, decentralized global infrastructure. Instead of hosting applications on single, centralized data centers, AWS distributes its footprint across independent geographic locations. and commercial terms.

AWS groups its tools into several key categories to help developers find what they need: AWS Blogs - Cloud news & innovation

Approximately 75 percent of enterprises now run multi-cloud architectures, selecting each provider for its genuine strengths rather than going all-in on a single vendor. The decision is less about raw capability and more about fit with existing stacks, team skills, and commercial terms.