Modernising SQL Server workloads is critical for improving performance, security, and long-term cost efficiency. AWS provides a suite of tools and services that simplify SQL Server modernisation, whether you’re migrating to managed services or optimising your existing deployments.

Legacy SQL Server environments often face challenges like:

• High licensing and support costs.
• Performance bottlenecks with outdated infrastructure.
• Manual maintenance and patching.
• Compliance and security vulnerabilities.

Modernising on AWS allows businesses to shift from managing infrastructure to focusing on innovation.

AWS offers multiple pathways to modernise SQL Server workloads, tailored to your business needs:

• Amazon RDS for SQL Server: A fully managed service that handles database maintenance, backups, patching, and high availability. Learn more about Amazon RDS for SQL Server.
• Amazon EC2 with BYOL: For businesses requiring custom configurations, EC2 instances provide flexibility to lift-and-shift SQL workloads while reducing licensing costs via Bring Your Own License (BYOL). Understand EC2 for Microsoft Workloads.
• Database Migration Service (DMS): Simplifies migrating SQL Server databases to AWS with minimal downtime.
• Amazon Aurora (MySQL/PostgreSQL Compatible): For those looking to move away from proprietary databases, Amazon Aurora offers a modern, high-performance alternative with significant cost benefits.

• Reduced operational overhead through automation.
• Improved performance with AWS-optimised compute and storage.
• Enhanced security with built-in encryption and compliance features.
• Flexible licensing models that reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).

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AWS makes modernising SQL Server workloads straightforward and impactful.