:DRAFT: Running AWS RDS Custom SQL Server on Pure Cloud Block Store

When Running Databases in the Cloud, Specifically in AWS you have two options, IaaS or PaaS. When using traditional RDS you need to utilize Standard EBS Storage. With the Introduction of RDS custom, you now have the ability to gain acccess to the underlying operating system which now allows us to utilize external storage! Keep reading to learn about the benefits and setup!

Pre-Requsites

• Deployed RDS Custom SQL Instance
• Deployed Cloud Block Store on AWS

Setup of RDS Server

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Setup of SQL Server

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Conclusion

Options are great, want to use the UI? Check! Want to use Powershell? Check! Want to use Terraform? Check!

What would you like to see next? Leave a comment below!

See Also

• Pure Cloud Block Store on AWS - Quick Launch
• Using the Pure Storage Cloud Block Store Terraform Provider for AWS
• Deploying a Linux EC2 Instance with Hashicorp Terraform and Vault to AWS and Connect to Pure Cloud Block Store
• Deploying a EC2 Instance with PowerShell to AWS
• Deploying a Windows EC2 Instance with Hashicorp Terraform and Vault to AWS