Arunjith Aravindan & Jeyaram Ayyalusamy 
Mastering Amazon Relational Database Service for MySQL [EPUB ebook] 

This book is a valuable resource as a practical guide for professionals involved in managing Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) instances. The book covers the fundamentals of Amazon RDS, configuration best practices, and optimizing performance. With My SQL databases, it explores essential components, AWS Regions, and Availability Zones.Readers will benefit from the detailed discussions on managing and maintaining Amazon RDS My SQL instances, covering topics like stopping and starting DB instances, optimizing settings, handling maintenance updates, and understanding the nuances of reboots. The book emphasizes security considerations and provides a comprehensive guide to storage management, encryption options, backup strategies, and cost optimization.The later chapters delve into advanced topics such as creating and connecting to My SQL databases on Amazon RDS, managing Multi-AZ My SQL DB clusters, and upgrading AWS RDS My SQL. The book also covers comprehensive monitoring techniques, tools, and insights, offering a thorough exploration of Cloud Watch metrics, alarms, and event notifications. Throughout the book, best practices, common issues, and troubleshooting tips are provided, making it an indispensable companion for database administrators navigating the complexities of Amazon RDS for My SQL.