🆕 Amazon GuardDuty detects data exfiltration in Aurora and RDS databases using ML-based anomaly detection for query patterns, no extra infrastructure. Available in all commercial and AWS GovCloud regions; free 30-day trial.

🆕 Amazon GuardDuty detects data exfiltration in Aurora and RDS databases using ML-based anomaly detection for query patterns, no extra infrastructure. Available in all commercial and AWS GovCloud regions; free 30-day trial.
Amazon GuardDuty RDS Protection now detects data exfiltration and destruction in Aurora and RDS databases
Amazon GuardDuty announces an expansion of RDS Protection that extends threat detection beyond login anomalies to identify data exfiltration a...
🆕 AWS Advanced Ruby Driver Wrapper is now available for Amazon RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL, reducing failover times and supporting AWS Secrets Manager, IAM, and ActiveRecord integration. Open-source under Apache 2.0.
AWS Advanced Ruby Driver Wrapper is generally available
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Ruby Driver Wrapper is now generally available for use with https://aws.amazon.com/rds/ and https://aws.amazon.com/rds/aurora/ PostgreSQL and MySQL-compatible databases. ...
🆕 Amazon RDS now supports M8a instances with AMD EPYC for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB, providing consistent per-core performance, high I/O, and up to 75 Gbps network. Available in multiple regions; start via RDS console or CLI. Pricing on Amazon RDS page.
🆕 Amazon RDS for MySQL now offers MySQL 8.0.26.7 in preview with Change Stream Applier for enhanced replication. Available for 60 days, it includes bug fixes and security patches. Preview instances are region-specific, and snapshots can't leave the environment. See release notes f…
🆕 Amazon Aurora and RDS now support AMD R8a instances with 5th gen EPYC processors, providing consistent per-core performance, high I/O, and up to 75 Gbps bandwidth. Available in multiple regions; use AWS Console or CLI to start. Check engine versions and pricing on …
Amazon RDS for MySQL supports MySQL 26.7 in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment
Starting today, https://aws.amazon.com/rds/mysql/ 26.7 is available in the https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/create-db-instance-in-preview-environment.html, allowing you to e...
Amazon RDS now supports AMD-based M8a instances
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB now support M8a database instances powered by 5th generation AMD EPYC processors, expanding the choice available for your database workloads. Each vCPU in M8a database instances corresp...
Amazon Aurora and RDS now support AMD-based R8a instances
Amazon Aurora and Amazon RDS now support R8a database instances powered by 5th generation AMD EPYC processors, expanding the choice available for your database workloads. Each vCPU in R8a database instances ...
🆕 Amazon RDS now shows full snapshot sizes in the console and API. Use ‘FullSnapshotSizeInBytes’ in DescribeDBSnapshots API for total snapshot size, including referenced blocks. Available for all RDS instances in all AWS regions.
Amazon RDS now adds full snapshot size information to the Console and API
Amazon RDS now displays the full snapshot size for RDS Snapshots. With this enhancement, customers can now retrieve full snapshot sizes programmatically through the DescribeDBSnapshots API using the new fi...
🆕 Amazon Aurora now supports PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 with bug fixes. Upgrade to latest minor versions for enhancements and security. Use Upgrade Rollout Policy for phased upgrades. See Upgrading Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL DB clusters for details.
Amazon Aurora now supports PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, 14.24
https://aws.amazon.com/rds/aurora/ now supports PostgreSQL versions 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24, which include bug fixes from the PostgreSQL community and Aurora-specific enhancements. ...
🆕 Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now offers Extended Support for versions 13.23, 12.22, and 11.22, providing up to three extra years of critical CVE and bug fixes. Upgrade via Blue/Green Deployments, in-place, or snapshot restore. Manage PostgreSQL easily in the cloud.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL announces Extended Support minor versions 13.23-rds.20260514, 12.22-rds.20260514 and 11.22-rds.20260514
https://aws.amazon.com/rds/postgresql/ announces Amazon RDS Extended Support minor versions 13.23-rds.20260514, 12.22-rds.20260514, and 11.22-rds.202...
🆕 Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now offers PostgreSQL 19 Beta 4 in Preview, testing performance, autovacuum, fixes, and stability. Snapshots stay in Preview, and instances last 60 days. Pricing is in US East (Ohio).
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now supports PostgreSQL 19 Beta 4 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment
Starting today, https://aws.amazon.com/rds/postgresql/ 19 Beta 4 is available in the https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/create-db-instance-in-preview-en...
🆕 Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now supports post-quantum TLS key exchange (PQ-TLS) in versions 18+. It enhances data-in-transit security, allowing ssl_groups parameter changes for cryptographic group selection. Easy to set up via AWS Management Console or CLI.
🆕 Amazon RDS for MySQL introduces Extended Support versions 5.7.44-rds.20260902 and 8.0.46-rds.20260908, offering three more years of critical CVE and bug fixes beyond standard support, aiding smooth upgrades. Learn more in the Amazon RDS for MySQL User Guide.