SQL Server on AWS-DeepDive

In this session, we dive deep on best practices and design considerations for running Microsoft SQL Server EC2 and RDS on AWS. We cover how to choose between running SQL Server on Amazon Elastice Compute Cloud (EC2) and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS). We also cover how to optimize the performance of SQL Server on AWS, how to leverage the new the Optimize CPU feature. We also review best practices for storage, monitoring, availability, security, and backup and recovery for SQL Server.

This objective aims to provide attendees with practical, actionable knowledge that they can directly apply to improve their SQL Server deployments on AWS, whether using EC2 or RDS. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Differentiate between running Microsoft SQL Server on Amazon EC2 and Amazon RDS, and make informed decisions on which platform best suits their specific use cases. Apply best practices for optimizing SQL Server performance on AWS, including leveraging the new Optimize CPU feature. Implement effective strategies for storage management, monitoring, and high availability tailored to SQL Server deployments on both EC2 and RDS. Design and execute robust security measures and backup/recovery plans for SQL Server in AWS environments. Evaluate and optimize cost-efficiency for SQL Server deployments on AWS. Identify key design considerations for architecting SQL Server solutions on AWS that balance performance, scalability, and manageability.