Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports Bring Your Own Media
Amazon RDS ยท 2026-06-02
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Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Decrease |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your SQL Server migration strategy to include Amazon RDS for SQL Server BYOM, allowing you to leverage existing licenses and integrate with AWS License Manager for compliance tracking.
For Platform Teams
Adopt Amazon RDS for SQL Server BYOM to provide a managed database service that supports high availability, automated backups, and monitoring, while enabling customers to reuse their existing SQL Server licenses.
For Executives
Evaluate the adoption of Amazon RDS for SQL Server with BYOM to reduce migration costs and optimize existing SQL Server license usage, leading to significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
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