AWS Database Savings Plans: What DB Teams Need to Know
AWS has introduced Database Savings Plans, a new discount model for managed database services that can reduce costs by up to 35%. This model allows teams to commit to a consistent hourly spend rather than specific instance types or regions. The plans apply to various AWS database services and offer flexibility compared to traditional Reserved Instances.
- ▪AWS Database Savings Plans can cut costs by up to 35% for managed database services.
- ▪Users commit to a consistent hourly spend for a one-year term, allowing discounts to be applied automatically.
- ▪The plans cover multiple AWS services, including Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS, but older instance families still require Reserved Instances.
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