What is the main purpose of using a read replica in Amazon RDS?

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Mahesh B · Accepted Answer

The main purpose of using a read replica in Amazon RDS is to improve read scalability and performance by distributing read traffic, enhancing high availability, and providing a mechanism for backup, reporting, and geographic distribution of data. This helps ensure that applications can handle increased load and maintain responsiveness while optimizing resource utilization.

What is the main purpose of using a read replica in Amazon RDS?

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