Compared with running MySQL yourself on EC2, what operational benefit should a city expect from a managed database service such as Amazon RDS?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Self-managing MySQL on EC2 means you are the on-call plumber for patches and backups. RDS takes a big bite out of that undifferentiated busywork so staff can spend time on the application. It does not delete security duties, and it is still a real SQL database—not Glacier object storage.
Full Explanation
Managed database services such as Amazon RDS reduce undifferentiated operational work—including automated backups and database engine patching—compared with self-managing MySQL on EC2. Customers still apply IAM and network controls. Managed relational databases run SQL engines; they are not limited to Glacier object storage, and they do not remove the need for security configuration.