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Amazon RDS for Db2 is now available in Asia Pacific (New Zealand)

Published
March 31, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/03/amazon-rds-db2-available-Aisa-Pacific-New-Zealand/

Amazon RDS for Db2

Amazon RDS for Db2 is now available in the Asia Pacific (New Zealand) AWS Region. Customers can deploy a Db2 database in minutes with automatically configured parameters for optimal performance. For databases setup with Multi-AZ configuration, Amazon RDS performs synchronous replication to a standby instance in a different Availability Zone to provide high availability.

Customers can purchase a Db2 license from the AWS Marketplace for hourly, pay-as-you-go pricing, or use Bring Your Own License (BYOL). Both hourly and BYOL licensing are available in Standard and Advanced Editions. Your RDS for Db2 usage may be eligible for Database Savings Plan, a flexible pricing model that offers savings in exchange for a commitment to a specific amount of usage (measured in $/hour) over a 1-year term.

What to do

  • Purchase a Db2 license from the AWS Marketplace or use BYOL.
  • Deploy a Db2 database with Multi-AZ configuration for high availability.
  • Consider using Database Savings Plan for cost savings.

Source: AWS release notes




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