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AWS Keyspaces

What is it​

A fully managed, serverless, and scalable Apache Cassandra-compatible database service that makes it easy to run Cassandra workloads on AWS.

What it's for​

Running Cassandra-compatible applications in the cloud, with the benefits of AWS's security, reliability, and scalability, without managing servers.

Use cases​

  • Time-series data
  • IoT applications
  • Real-time analytics
  • High-scale applications
  • Session management

Key points​

  • Cassandra compatible: Works with existing Cassandra applications
  • Serverless: No servers to manage
  • Scalability: Automatic scaling of throughput and storage
  • High availability: Multi-AZ deployment
  • Security: Encryption at rest and in transit

Comparison​

  • AWS Keyspaces vs. Self-managed Cassandra: Keyspaces is a fully managed service that eliminates the operational complexity of running Cassandra. Self-managed Cassandra gives you more control but requires you to handle all operational tasks. Keyspaces is ideal for applications that need Cassandra compatibility without the operational overhead, while self-managed Cassandra is better for organizations that need complete control over their Cassandra infrastructure.