Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports M8i and R8i instances
Rds For Sql Server ยท 2026-05-04
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Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Decrease |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Amazon RDS for SQL Server instances to M8i and R8i to leverage the improved performance and price-performance, ensuring your deployments are utilizing the latest AWS innovations.
For Platform Teams
Adopt M8i and R8i instances for Amazon RDS for SQL Server to integrate advanced Intel Xeon 6 processors, resulting in significant performance improvements and cost efficiencies for your platform.
For Executives
Evaluate the adoption of M8i and R8i instances for your Amazon RDS for SQL Server deployments to achieve up to 15% better price-performance and 2.5x more memory bandwidth, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings.
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