AWS AmazonRDS documentation change
Summary
Added explicit Region verification warning and renumbered steps in reserved instance purchase guide
Security assessment
The change adds operational guidance about Region selection but doesn't relate to security controls or vulnerabilities. The warning helps prevent accidental misconfiguration rather than addressing security risks.
Diff
diff --git a/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_WorkingWithReservedDBInstances.WorkingWith.md b/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_WorkingWithReservedDBInstances.WorkingWith.md index e860f7a57..b2e5e3419 100644 --- a//AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_WorkingWithReservedDBInstances.WorkingWith.md +++ b//AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_WorkingWithReservedDBInstances.WorkingWith.md @@ -50 +50 @@ After you have information about the available reserved DB instance offerings, y - 3. Choose **Purchase reserved DB instance**. + 3. ###### Important @@ -52 +52 @@ After you have information about the available reserved DB instance offerings, y - 4. For **Product description** , choose the DB engine and licensing type. +Before proceeding, verify that you are in the correct AWS Region. Reserved DB instances are Region-specific and cannot be transferred between Regions. Check the Region selector in the upper-right corner of the console to ensure you are purchasing the reserved instance in the intended Region. @@ -54 +54,3 @@ After you have information about the available reserved DB instance offerings, y - 5. For **DB instance class** , choose the DB instance class. + 4. Choose **Purchase reserved DB instance**. + + 5. For **Product description** , choose the DB engine and licensing type. @@ -56 +58,3 @@ After you have information about the available reserved DB instance offerings, y - 6. For **Multi-AZ deployment** , choose whether you want a Single-AZ or Multi-AZ DB instance deployment. + 6. For **DB instance class** , choose the DB instance class. + + 7. For **Multi-AZ deployment** , choose whether you want a Single-AZ or Multi-AZ DB instance deployment. @@ -62 +66 @@ To purchase the equivalent reserved DB instances for a Multi-AZ DB cluster deplo - 7. For **Term** , choose the length of time you want the DB instance reserved. + 8. For **Term** , choose the length of time you want the DB instance reserved. @@ -64 +68 @@ To purchase the equivalent reserved DB instances for a Multi-AZ DB cluster deplo - 8. For **Offering type** , choose the offering type. + 9. For **Offering type** , choose the offering type. @@ -70 +74 @@ After you choose the offering type, you can see the pricing information. - 9. (Optional) You can assign your own identifier to the reserved DB instances that you purchase to help you track them. For **Reserved Id** , type an identifier for your reserved DB instance. + 10. (Optional) You can assign your own identifier to the reserved DB instances that you purchase to help you track them. For **Reserved Id** , type an identifier for your reserved DB instance. @@ -72 +76 @@ After you choose the offering type, you can see the pricing information. - 10. Choose **Submit**. + 11. Choose **Submit**.