Scheduled scaling of Amazon Aurora Serverless with Amazon EventBridge Scheduler

The article discusses a solution for scheduled scaling of Amazon Aurora Serverless using Amazon EventBridge Scheduler, addressing performance and cost challenges for databases with predictable workload patterns.

• Enables proactive scaling of Aurora Serverless database capacity at specific times
• Uses EventBridge Scheduler to set predetermined minimum and maximum capacity levels
• Allows scaling up before peak usage periods to ensure performance
• Provides a cost-effective approach to managing database resources
• Supports configuring scaling schedules using cron expressions

The solution helps optimize database performance by allowing precise control over capacity scaling, reducing wasted resources and improving application responsiveness during predictable high-traffic periods.