Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2025
Rds Sqlserver Supports Sqlserver 2025 ยท 2026-07-21
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update RDS for SQL Server deployments to SQL Server 2025 to utilize AI integration, new free edition, and increased Standard Edition capacities, ensuring alignment with the latest capabilities.
For Platform Teams
Adopt SQL Server 2025 on Amazon RDS to integrate AI-driven features and enhance database performance with new Standard Edition capabilities, reducing operational toil and improving efficiency.
For Executives
Evaluate integrating SQL Server 2025 on Amazon RDS to leverage AI capabilities and new Standard Edition features, enhancing operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
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