Explore cutting-edge relational database innovations announced at AWS re:Invent 2025 in this comprehensive 58-minute conference talk. Learn how to implement intelligent upgrade rollout policies that minimize downtime and risk during database version upgrades through phased deployment strategies designed to maintain application continuity. Discover Zero-ETL capabilities for self-managed databases that eliminate complex data pipelines and enable seamless integration with AWS analytics services for real-time insights, effectively breaking down data silos across your infrastructure. Master database cost optimization through flexible Database Savings Plans that provide significant cost reductions for database workloads while maintaining performance and reliability standards.