Aurora DSQL launches connector that simplifies building PHP applications

Published
April 13, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/04/aurora-dsql-connector-for-php/

Aurora DSQL Connector for PHP Released

AWS has released the Aurora DSQL Connector for PHP (PDO_PGSQL), simplifying PHP application development on Aurora DSQL. This connector enhances security by automatically generating tokens for each connection and supports IAM token generation, SSL configuration, and connection pooling.

Key Features

  • Streamlined authentication with automatic token generation
  • Full compatibility with existing PDO_PGSQL features
  • Opt-in optimistic concurrency control (OCC) retry with exponential backoff
  • Custom IAM credential providers and AWS profile support

What to do

Source: AWS release notes




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