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Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports retaining CDC configurations when restoring database backups

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October 22, 2025
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/10/amazon-rds-sql-server-retaining-cdc/

Amazon RDS for SQL Server

Amazon RDS for SQL Server now allows maintaining Change Data Capture (CDC) settings and metadata when restoring native database backups. CDC is a Microsoft SQL Server feature that records insert, update, and delete operations in a database table, making these changes accessible to applications. Previously, CDC configurations and data were not preserved by default when restoring a database, leading to potential data gaps. With the new KEEP_CDC option, customers can ensure CDC metadata and captured change data are retained during a database restore.

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Source: AWS release notes




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