Refer to the following guide to learn how to use IAM in the cloud\
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Sign in to **AWS Management Console** as an **IAM User**

**Pre-requisite** - Ensure you have selected the AWS region closest to your location\
For this guide, we will be using ap-south-1 (Mumbai) as a preferred choice

Type **RDS** in the search bar and click on **RDS** to view the RDS Dashboard

**What is RDS in AWS?**

Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) is a managed database service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It simplifies the process of setting up, operating, and scaling relational databases in the cloud.

**Amazon RDS** dashboard will open, scroll the page and click on the **Create database** button

**Create Database** wizard will open, scroll to the **Engine options** section and select the option **Aurora (MySQL Compatible)** as the Engine type

**What is the Aurora (MySQL Compatible) Engine type in Amazon RDS?**

Amazon Aurora (MySQL Compatible) is a database engine provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of their Amazon Aurora family. It is a fully managed relational database engine designed to deliver high performance, scalability, and availability while maintaining compatibility with MySQL.

Select the option **Aurora (PostgreSQL Compatible)** as Engine type

**What is the Aurora (PostgreSQL Compatible) Engine type in Amazon RDS?**

The Aurora (PostgreSQL Compatible) Engine type in Amazon RDS refers to a specific database engine provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of their Amazon Aurora family. It is a fully managed relational database engine designed to deliver high performance, scalability, and compatibility with PostgreSQL.

Select the option **MySQL** as Engine type

**What is the MySQL Engine type in Amazon RDS?**

The MySQL Engine type in Amazon RDS refers to a specific database engine provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting MySQL databases in the cloud. It is a fully managed relational database service designed to simplify the setup, operation, and scaling of MySQL databases.

Select the option **MariaDB** as Engine type

**What is the MariaDB Engine type in Amazon RDS?**

The MariaDB Engine type in Amazon RDS refers to a specific database engine provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting MariaDB databases in the cloud. MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system and a drop-in replacement for MySQL, offering enhanced performance, scalability, and features.

Select the option **PostgreSQL** as Engine type

**What is the PostgreSQL Engine type in Amazon RDS?**

The PostgreSQL Engine type in Amazon RDS refers to a specific database engine provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting PostgreSQL databases in the cloud. PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system known for its advanced features, extensibility, and reliability.

Select the option **Oracle** as Engine type

**What is the Oracle Engine type in Amazon RDS?**

The Oracle Engine type in Amazon RDS refers to a specific database engine provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting Oracle databases in the cloud. Oracle Database is a relational database management system known for its reliability, scalability, and comprehensive feature set.

Scroll to the **Edition** section to view the Oracle Editions

When using the Oracle Engine type in Amazon RDS, users are required to bring their own Oracle Database licenses. Unlike other RDS engine types such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server, where AWS manages the licensing, Oracle databases on RDS require customers to have their own Oracle Database licenses.

Select the option **Microsoft SQL Server** as Engine type

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This guide provides a comprehensive exploration of other RDS database engines.

Exploring Other RDS Database Engines