AWS RDS Competency Partner
Fully managed databases on AWS, without the overhead.
Amazon RDS removes hardware provisioning, software patching, and backup management from your team's plate, giving your engineers time back for work that matters.
99.99%
Multi-AZ uptime SLA
Automated failover
6
Database engines supported
Including Amazon Aurora
128 TB
Aurora auto-scales to
Without downtime
<60s
Multi-AZ failover time
No app changes required
AWS RDS Competency
Recognised by AWS for RDS implementation and customer success.
The AWS RDS Service Delivery Competency is awarded to partners who have demonstrated significant technical proficiency and a proven track record of successful RDS deployments. Kitsilano has earned this designation through implementations across banking, manufacturing, and logistics in Africa.
We handle the full lifecycle, architecture design, engine selection, instance sizing, parameter tuning, migration cutover, and ongoing performance optimisation.
Supported engines
Amazon Aurora
MySQL & PostgreSQL-compatible · up to 5× faster · auto-scales to 128 TB
MySQL
World's most popular open-source relational database
PostgreSQL
Advanced open-source with rich JSON support and extensions
SQL Server
Full Microsoft compatibility with bring-your-own-license support
Oracle
License-included or BYOL, full Oracle feature compatibility
MariaDB
MySQL-compatible open-source with improved performance
What RDS manages for you
The operational work your DBAs never have to do again.
Automated Backups
Point-in-time recovery for any second within your retention window. Automated snapshots stored in S3, no manual intervention required.
Multi-AZ High Availability
Synchronous standby replica in a second Availability Zone. Automatic failover in under 60 seconds, no application changes needed.
Read Replicas
Up to 15 read replicas for read-heavy workloads. Replicas can be promoted to standalone instances for DR or migration scenarios.
Automated Patching
OS and database engine patches applied during your maintenance window, no manual patching, no unplanned downtime from missed updates.
Performance Insights
One-click database performance tuning. Identify the top SQL queries contributing to load and the wait events causing them.
Encryption at Rest & in Transit
AES-256 encryption for data at rest using AWS KMS-managed keys. TLS encryption for all data in transit, configurable per connection.
Database migration
Move your existing databases to RDS with minimal downtime.
We use AWS Database Migration Service to replicate your data continuously until cutover, from on-premises SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL to Amazon RDS or Aurora. Full schema conversion, data validation, and cutover planning included.
Plan Your Database MigrationAWS Schema Conversion Tool
Automatically converts your existing schema and stored procedures to the target engine.
AWS Database Migration Service
Near-zero-downtime data replication with continuous change capture until cutover.
Post-migration optimisation
Instance sizing, parameter group tuning, and query performance review after go-live.
Start the conversation
Right-size, right-engine, right price.
Talk to our AWS RDS Competency team about migrating your databases and eliminating the operational overhead of self-managed database infrastructure.
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