AWS - RDS and Relational Databases
You set up an AWS managed database but notice it is not scaling automatically. What is the most likely cause?
You set up an AWS managed database but notice it is not scaling automatically. What is the most likely cause?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check auto scaling settings
Managed databases require auto scaling to be enabled to scale automatically.Step 2: Eliminate unrelated causes
Backups support is unrelated to scaling; security groups control access; EC2 is not managed DB.Final Answer:
Auto scaling is not enabled or configured -> Option BQuick Check:
Auto scaling off means no scaling [OK]
Quick Trick: Auto scaling must be enabled for automatic scaling [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing backups with scaling
- Ignoring security group role
- Thinking EC2 is managed DB
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