General Purpose storage type, powered by Solid State Drives (SSDs), strikes a balance between cost-effectiveness and performance. It is well-suited for applications with moderate read and write activities. This option is ideal for databases that require reasonable performance without excessive I/O demands.
2. Provisioned IOPS storage type also utilizes SSDs but is optimized for high-performance workloads that demand consistent and low-latency I/O operations. It’s tailored for applications with intense database activities, such as transactional systems, where maintaining a predictable level of performance is crucial.
Both storage types provide advantages in terms of scalability, durability, and data management. General Purpose suits a broad range of workloads, while Provisioned IOPS offers specialized performance for applications that demand rapid and reliable data access. By offering these storage options, Amazon RDS ensures that users can tailor their database environment to meet their specific application needs and performance expectations.