AWS - RDS and Relational Databases
You configured an RDS instance with Multi-AZ deployment but forgot to enable automated backups. What pricing issue will occur?
You configured an RDS instance with Multi-AZ deployment but forgot to enable automated backups. What pricing issue will occur?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Multi-AZ pricing
Multi-AZ doubles instance cost because a standby instance runs in another zone.Step 2: Understand backup storage pricing
Automated backups must be enabled to incur backup storage charges; if disabled, no backup storage cost applies.Final Answer:
You will be charged for Multi-AZ but no backup storage cost -> Option AQuick Check:
Multi-AZ charges apply; backups disabled means no backup cost [OK]
Quick Trick: Multi-AZ costs apply even if backups are off [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming backup storage cost applies without backups enabled
- Thinking Multi-AZ is free
- Confusing manual snapshots with automated backups
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