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Connecting to a DB Instance Through a Public Network

Process

Figure 1 illustrates the process of connecting to an RDS for MySQL DB instance through a public network.

Figure 1 Connecting to a DB instance through a public network
  • Step 1: Create a DB instance. Confirm the specifications, storage, network, and database account configurations of the RDS for MySQL DB instances based on service requirements.
  • Step 2: Bind an EIP. The EIP provides independent public IP addresses and bandwidth for Internet access. You can apply for an EIP on the VPC console and bind the EIP to the RDS DB instance.
  • Step 3: Configure security group rules. To enable access to an RDS DB instance from resources outside the security group, you need to configure an inbound rule for the security group associated with the RDS DB instance.
  • Step 4: Connect to a DB instance through a public network. You can connect to a DB instance through a non-SSL connection or an SSL connection. The SSL connection encrypts data and is more secure.