Description: ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL High Availability Series and Cluster Series have improved the SLA for multi-AZ deployment instances. Dual-zone SLA increased to 99.995%, triple-zone (or more) to 99.997%.
Value: Enhances database reliability and ensures business continuity for critical scenarios.
Document: https://www.alibabacloud.com/notice/updates_to_apsaradb_rds_service_level_agreement_sla_504
Description: The Global Active Database (GAD) feature is launched for ApsaraDB RDS for PostgreSQL to provide global disaster recovery capabilities. It utilizes a "one master, one standby" architecture to ensure real-time data synchronization based on native physical replication and Data Transmission Service (DTS). It also offers nearby read services through cross-region read-only instances, enhancing access speed.
Value: Achieves global data synchronization and disaster recovery while improving access speed and security.
Document: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/rds/apsaradb-rds-for-postgresql/global-active-database
Description: The assured Serverless feature allows users to enable Serverless functionality on fixed specification instances with subscription and pay-as-you-go pricing methods, providing near-instant elastic capabilities.
Value: Combines flexibility and cost-effectiveness, optimizing resource utilization to adapt to business fluctuations.

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