# Database on EC2
#aws #cloud #sql #databases #rdbms
Create a self managed EC2 instance with manually configured Database if you want full control and ultimate flexibility unlike of RDS.
All of the management will be in your hands, like backups, maintenance, update etc.
A major use of database on EC2 will be for alternative to RDS Replication
Where using Database mirroring through the EC2 instance will be faster and meet the RTO.