Amazon RDS for SQL Server Developer Edition is now available in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-03-31
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 2019, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Regions | AWS GovCloud (US) Regions |
| Cost Impact | Decrease |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your development and testing environments to include Amazon RDS for SQL Server Developer Edition in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions, taking advantage of automated backups, software updates, monitoring, and encryption features without additional cost.
For Platform Teams
Adopt Amazon RDS for SQL Server Developer Edition in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions to provide a cost-effective, full-featured database environment for development and testing, reducing the need for expensive SQL Server licenses.
For Executives
Evaluate the use of Amazon RDS for SQL Server Developer Edition in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions to reduce costs associated with building and testing applications, leveraging a full-featured, free version of SQL Server for non-production workloads.
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