Notice: Amazon RDS on VMware has been discontinued by AWS. For managed databases in hybrid environments, AWS recommends migrating to Amazon RDS on EC2 or AWS Outposts. New customers can no longer use this service.
What is Amazon RDS on VMware?
Amazon RDS on VMware brings the managed database service of Amazon RDS to local VMware vSphere environments. You get the same familiar RDS management (automatic backups, patching, monitoring) for databases running in your own data center.
The service is suited for scenarios where data must remain on-premises for regulatory or latency reasons, but you want to leverage the operational benefits of a managed database service.
Core Features
- On-Premises RDS: Managed database service in local VMware environment
- Automatic Backups: Local and optional cloud backups
- Automatic Patching: OS and database patches without manual effort
- Monitoring: CloudWatch metrics for on-premises databases
- Read Replicas in AWS: Replication from on-premises to the AWS Cloud
Typical Use Cases
Data Residency: Industries with strict data residency requirements that need to keep database data in specific data centers. RDS on VMware provides managed databases without cloud migration of data.
Low Latency: Applications requiring minimal database latency that need to run close to the application layer. On-premises deployment eliminates network latency to the cloud.
Hybrid Architecture: RDS on VMware on-premises with Read Replicas in AWS for analytics and reporting. Transactional data stays local while analytical workloads run in the cloud.
Benefits
- Familiar RDS management for on-premises databases
- Data stays in your own data center
- Reduced management overhead for local databases
- Hybrid replication to AWS possible
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with Amazon RDS on VMware: setup in VMware environments, hybrid replication strategies, migration, and operational concepts.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RDS on VMware and regular RDS?
RDS on VMware runs in your local VMware environment instead of the AWS Cloud. You get the same management features (automatic backups, patching, monitoring), but data stays in your data center.
Which database engines are supported?
Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. The same engines available in AWS RDS can be used on-premises with the familiar RDS management experience.
Do I need a connection to AWS?
Yes. RDS on VMware communicates with the AWS Cloud for management, monitoring, and optional backups. A stable network connection to AWS is required.
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