What is Amazon RDS Provisioned IOPS?

Amazon RDS Provisioned IOPS (PIOPS) is a high-performance storage option designed for applications that require low latency, consistent, and high throughput database performance. PIOPS allows users to provision a specific number of I/O operations per second (IOPS) to optimize database workloads.

Key Features of Provisioned IOPS in Amazon RDS :

Consistent and Predictable Performance
- Unlike standard storage, PIOPS provides a dedicated level of throughput to ensure consistent I/O performance even during peak loads.
Supports High-Performance Databases
- Ideal for databases handling large volumes of transactions, such as OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) workloads.
Scalability
- Supports up to 256,000 IOPS per database instance, depending on the engine and instance type.
- Storage can be scaled independently from compute resources.
Optimized for Read and Write Operations
- Reduces latency for applications that require rapid read and write operations.
Durability and Reliability
- Uses Amazon EBS SSD-based storage with built-in redundancy for data durability.
- Supports Multi-AZ deployments for automatic failover.

Use Cases for Provisioned IOPS :

* High-Performance OLTP Applications – Banking, financial systems, stock trading, e-commerce platforms.
* Enterprise Applications – CRM, ERP, and other transactional databases requiring fast processing.
* Analytics and Big Data – Handling large datasets with frequent queries and updates.
* Gaming Applications – Managing real-time user interactions and game state updates.