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Create a New RDS Parameter Group
Create a New RDS Parameter Group
Objective
Create a RDS Parameter Group. Parameter groups contain configuration parameters and their settings. They govern the behavior of your RDS database.
Background
Steps
Step 1: Navigation
- Navigate to: Clouds -> AWS US -> RDS Parameter Groups
Step 2: Create and save your parameter group
- Select the New Group action button and provide the following information:
- Group Name - Name your parameter group (One string, case is not preserved. Required. Example: StagingParams )
- Group Description - Describe your group. (Alphanumeric string. Required. Example: Try new settings for stage and test deployment)
- DB Engine - MySQL 5.1. Only MySQL 5.1 is currently supported, so it is pre-populated for you in the web form.
- Select the Create action button to save your Parameter Group and all of its settings.
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