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Aurora DSQL Documentation

Welcome to the Amazon Aurora DSQL documentation. Aurora DSQL is a serverless, distributed relational database optimized for transactional workloads.

What is Aurora DSQL?

Amazon Aurora DSQL is a serverless, distributed SQL database that provides:

  • Serverless Architecture - No infrastructure to manage
  • Distributed Design - Built for high availability and scalability
  • PostgreSQL Compatibility - Use familiar PostgreSQL tools and syntax
  • Multi-Region Support - Deploy across multiple AWS regions
  • ACID Compliance - Full transactional consistency

Getting Started

Ready to start using Aurora DSQL? Check out our Quickstart Guide to:

  1. Create your first Aurora DSQL cluster
  2. Connect to your cluster
  3. Run your first queries
  4. Set up multi-region clusters

Key Features

Single-Region Clusters

Perfect for getting started or applications that don't require multi-region deployment.

Multi-Region Clusters

Deploy your database across multiple AWS regions for: - High availability - Disaster recovery - Low-latency access for global users

Query Editor

Built-in query editor in the AWS Console for quick database interactions.

IAM Authentication

Secure database access using AWS IAM roles and policies.

Documentation Structure

  • Getting Started - Quick guides to get you up and running
  • User Guide - Detailed documentation on features and capabilities
  • API Reference - Complete API documentation
  • Examples - Sample code and use cases

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