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Welcome to this comprehensive lesson on evaluating database costs using the AWS Pricing Calculator. In this exercise, you’ll explore various database scenarios to understand how different configurations impact pricing. The focus is on comparing cost differences across configurations rather than obtaining precise pricing.

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Exercise Overview

Follow the scenarios below to complete the exercise:

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Scenario 1: Comparing RDS and Aurora MySQL Instances

Configure the following instances with identical sizes to ensure an accurate cost comparison:
  • One RDS MySQL instance
  • One Aurora MySQL instance
  • One Aurora Serverless MySQL instance
Using the same instance size across all configurations will help you clearly see the pricing differences.

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Scenario 2: Evaluating Storage Options for RDS MySQL

Create two standard RDS MySQL instances with equal disk sizes:
  • One instance using GP2 disks
  • One instance using Provisioned IOPS disks
This setup enables a straightforward comparison of the cost implications of different storage types.

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Scenario 3: Analyzing Aurora MySQL Storage Configurations

Set up two Aurora MySQL instances to compare different storage models:
  • One standard Aurora MySQL instance
  • One storage-optimized Aurora MySQL instance
This scenario highlights the price variations between conventional and optimized storage configurations.
The image lists tasks for database calculations involving RDS MySQL, Aurora MySQL, and Aurora Serverless, focusing on size, price, and disk types.
These exercises are designed to familiarize you with the AWS Pricing Calculator by encouraging hands-on experimentation with various configurations.
For further details and to get started, explore the AWS Pricing Calculator. Enjoy the exercise and happy calculating!

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