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Restoring an RDS Snapshot? Here’s What Really Happens in the Backend!
🤔 Why am I writing this? 🖊️
Restoring a database in AWS RDS can seem like a simple task — snap a backup, restore it, and move on, right? But behind the scenes, there’s much more happening. From creating snapshots to managing security groups, parameter settings, and even user credentials, every step involves key infrastructure components that need careful attention. In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of restoring an RDS instance from a snapshot, integrating it into Terraform, and upgrading it for production use. Whether you’re a seasoned AWS engineer or just diving into Terraform automation, this guide will give you a deeper understanding of how it all comes together and how to manage it effectively in your infrastructure. Let’s dive in! 🌐💻
🚀 End-to-End Backend Process: Creating an RDS Snapshot, Restoring a New DB, and Importing it into Terraform
When you manually create a snapshot, restore a new DB from it, and then import it into Terraform, multiple things happen in the background at different stages. Let’s break it down.
