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Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports Bring Your Own Media

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June 2, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/rds-sqlserver-supports-bring-your-own-media/

Amazon RDS for SQL Server Launches BYOM

Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports Bring Your Own Media (BYOM), allowing customers to reuse their existing Microsoft SQL Server licenses, including Software Assurance, through Microsoft's License Mobility program. This feature helps customers lower operating costs by migrating SQL Server applications to AWS and adopting a managed database service.

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Source: AWS release notes




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