Amazon Aurora | Security

Question 1

How can I get started with Amazon Aurora Multi-Master?

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Amazon Aurora | Database

Answer 1

Amazon Aurora Multi-Master is now available in Preview for the MySQL-compatible edition of Amazon Aurora. You can sign up to request participation. We will announce general availability at a future date.

Question 2

Can I use Amazon Aurora in Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)?

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Amazon Aurora | Database

Answer 2

Yes, all Amazon Aurora DB Instances must be created in a VPC. With Amazon VPC, you can define a virtual network topology that closely resembles a traditional network that you might operate in your own datacenter. This gives you complete control over who can access your Amazon Aurora databases.

Question 3

Does Amazon Aurora encrypt my data in transit and at rest?

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Answer 3

Yes. Amazon Aurora uses SSL (AES-256) to secure the connection between the database instance and the application. Amazon Aurora allows you to encrypt your databases using keys you manage through AWS Key Management Service (KMS). On a database instance running with Amazon Aurora encryption, data stored at rest in the underlying storage is encrypted, as are its automated backups, snapshots, and replicas in the same cluster. Encryption and decryption are handled seamlessly. For more information about the use of KMS with Amazon Aurora, see the Amazon RDS User’s Guide.

Question 4

Can I encrypt an existing unencrypted database?

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Answer 4

Currently, encrypting an existing unencrypted Aurora instance is not supported. To use Amazon Aurora encryption for an existing unencrypted database, create a new DB Instance with encryption enabled and migrate your data into it.

Question 5

How do I access my Amazon Aurora database?

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Answer 5

Access to Amazon Aurora databases must be done through the database port entered on database creation. This is done to provide an additional layer of security for your data. Step by step instructions on how to connect to your Amazon Aurora database is provided in the Amazon Aurora Connectivity Guide.