Amazon RDS for SQL Server now support BYOM in additional commercial regions
Rds For Sql Server ยท 2026-08-04
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 2019, 2022, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Regions | Asia Pacific (Taipei, Hyderabad, Jakarta, Malaysia, Melbourne, New Zealand, Thailand), Europe (Milan, Spain), Mexico (Central) |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your deployment configurations to utilize the expanded BYOM capability in Amazon RDS for SQL Server across the new regions, ensuring compliance with license tracking via AWS License Manager.
For Platform Teams
Integrate the expanded BYOM capability into your managed database service offerings, enabling customers to adopt RDS for SQL Server with their existing licenses and improving overall service flexibility.
For Executives
Evaluate the expanded BYOM capability in Amazon RDS for SQL Server to leverage existing SQL Server licenses in new regions, potentially reducing licensing costs and enhancing operational flexibility.
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