AWS RDS and AWS EC2 instance connection set up through AWS security groups
Service Overview
Configure security groups so EC2 instances can securely connect to RDS databases.
Service Details
This service configures AWS Security Groups and networking so that your EC2 instances can safely connect to your RDS database. We restrict access to the right instances, ports, and networks while keeping connectivity stable for your applications.
Available Platforms
AWS
Key Benefits
- Secure application to database connectivity
- Reduced risk of open database ports
- Configuration aligned with best practices
Use Cases
1
Connect Application Server To Database
Allow only specific EC2 instances to reach the RDS database on the correct port.
2
Lock Down Public Database Access
Close open database ports on the internet and keep access internal through EC2 only.
3
Segment Environments
Allow only staging EC2 instances to reach staging RDS and only production EC2 to reach production RDS.