Enhanced Storage Capacity for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition has recently undergone a significant enhancement, now supporting a maximum storage limit of 256 TiB. This update effectively doubles the previous limit of 128 TiB, enabling customers to store and manage larger datasets within a single Aurora database cluster. This improvement simplifies data management for large-scale applications, addressing the increasing data demands of modern enterprises.
One of the standout features of this enhancement is the flexible pricing model. Customers are only charged for the storage they actually use, eliminating the need for upfront provisioning of the full 256 TiB capacity. To take advantage of this increased storage limit, users must upgrade their clusters to the supported database versions. Upon upgrading, the Aurora storage will automatically scale to accommodate up to 256 TiB based on the data volume present in the cluster.
For those interested in exploring the supported versions, detailed information is available in the technical documentation. This new storage capacity is accessible across all AWS regions where Aurora PostgreSQL is offered.
Amazon Aurora is engineered for exceptional high performance and availability on a global scale, maintaining full compatibility with both MySQL and PostgreSQL. It boasts a suite of features including built-in security, continuous backups, serverless compute options, support for up to 15 read replicas, automated multi-Region replication, and seamless integrations with other AWS services. For those looking to embark on their journey with Amazon Aurora, the getting started page provides a comprehensive guide to initiate the process.