Celebrating 10 years of Amazon Aurora innovation
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This article celebrates 10 years of Amazon Aurora, a groundbreaking database service that revolutionized cloud databases by decoupling storage from compute.
- Launched in July 2015 as a MySQL-compatible database engine
- Key innovations include cross-Region read replicas, serverless capabilities, and global database features
- Recent advancements include vector capabilities, zero-ETL integration, and Aurora DSQL
- Increased maximum storage from 64 TiB to 256 TiB
- Introduced Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for AI integration
AWS is hosting a livestream event on August 21, 2025, to commemorate Aurora's 10-year journey and showcase future database innovations, featuring key technical leaders and practical demonstrations.
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