Access an RDS Instance from an Amazon EKS Cluster
In this lab, you’ll practice creating an RDS instance using the MySQL engine and deploying a containerized application on the EKS cluster. When you’re finished with this lab, you’ll have a Python application that connects to an RDS instance to access data.
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Challenge
Create an RDS Instance
You’ll learn to create an RDS instance using MySQL engine.
Challenge
Create Permissions for RDS Access
You’ll learn to set up permissions for RDS Access.
Challenge
Access Data in an RDS Instance from a Kubernetes Pod
You’ll learn to deploy a containerized application on an existing EKS cluster and access data in an RDS instance from a Kubernetes Pod.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic knowledge on Docker, Kubectl, and AWS CLI commands
- Basic knowledge on MySQL
- Basic understanding in Python