**To create a global DB cluster** The following ``create-global-cluster`` example creates a new Aurora MySQL-compatible global DB cluster. :: aws rds create-global-cluster \ --global-cluster-identifier myglobalcluster \ --engine aurora-mysql Output:: { "GlobalCluster": { "GlobalClusterIdentifier": "myglobalcluster", "GlobalClusterResourceId": "cluster-f0e523bfe07aabb", "GlobalClusterArn": "arn:aws:rds::123456789012:global-cluster:myglobalcluster", "Status": "available", "Engine": "aurora-mysql", "EngineVersion": "5.7.mysql_aurora.2.07.2", "StorageEncrypted": false, "DeletionProtection": false, "GlobalClusterMembers": [] } } For more information, see `Creating an Aurora global database <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraUserGuide/aurora-global-database-getting-started.html#aurora-global-database-creating>`__ in the *Amazon Aurora User Guide*.