How do I use RDS MySQL for Confluence
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Confluence can be connected to an RDS MySQL database. Instruction is generally similar to what's described in the following documentation: Database Setup For MySQL.
During Step 8 (Set up your database connection in the Confluence Setup Wizard), make sure that the JDBC connection follows the following format:
jdbc:mysql://test.us.rds.amazonaws.com:3306/myawsdbnameSimilarly, use the format above for datasource connection URL.