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Amazon RDS Optimized Reads now supports R8gd and M8gd database instances

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This article announces Amazon RDS Optimized Reads support for R8gd and M8gd database instances across Aurora PostgreSQL, RDS PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB.

  • R8gd instances deliver up to 165% better throughput and 120% better price-performance over R6g
  • Uses local NVMe-based SSD storage for ephemeral data, reducing network storage access
  • Improves query performance for complex queries and faster index rebuild operations
  • Aurora PostgreSQL I/O-Optimized extends caching capacity using local storage
  • Available in US East, US West, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions
  • Customers can enable via AWS Management Console, CLI, or SDK

In summary, RDS Optimized Reads now supports newer, more cost-effective instance types with improved performance through local NVMe storage optimization.

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