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How to apply the Recommended Configuration for AWS RDS

Use Parameter Groups to apply the recommended configuration. Follow the steps below.

For Amazon Aurora MySQL or Aurora PostgreSQL, update both the instance DB parameter group and the DB cluster parameter group when Releem recommendations target cluster parameters. AWS-managed default groups cannot be modified.

Step 1: Modify the Parameter Group in AWS RDS​

  1. Log in to the AWS Management Console.
  2. Navigate to the RDS Dashboard.
  3. Select Parameter Groups from the left-hand menu under Databases.
  4. Identify the parameter group assigned to your RDS instance and Edit the parameter group:
    • Select your parameter group and click Edit Parameters.
    • Update the parameters based on the recommended configuration from Releem Dashboard.
    • Save the changes.

Step 2: Apply the Parameter Group to Your RDS Instance​

  1. Go back to the RDS Dashboard and select your database instance.
  2. Click on the Modify button.
  3. In the Database options section, select the updated parameter group.
  4. Save the changes.
    • Choose whether to apply the changes immediately or during the next maintenance window.

Step 3: Reboot the RDS Instance​

  1. After applying the parameter group, reboot your RDS instance:
    • In the RDS Dashboard, select your instance.
    • Click Actions → Reboot.
  2. This will apply the new parameter settings.

Step 4: Verify the Applied Configuration​

You should see event Applied recommended configuration on the MySQL Metrics graph.

For additional help, feel free to contact Releem support.