Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports a new minor version of Microsoft SQL Server in December 2024. This update introduces critical performance improvements and essential security fixes. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the details of this new minor version, its features, upgrade procedures, pricing, and more. Table of Contents¶ Overview of …
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Introduction¶ Amazon EC2 now supports automated recovery of Microsoft SQL Server databases from Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS) based EBS snapshots. This new capability transforms the way enterprises manage data recovery, providing a seamless and efficient solution for database administrators working with Microsoft SQL Server. Leveraging AWS Systems Manager Automation, users can specify a restore …
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AWS Batch, a fully managed service designed to efficiently run batch processing workloads, has recently rolled out exciting new features aimed at enhancing access control and management for AWS Batch jobs running on Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). With the integration of configurable Kubernetes namespaces, Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs), subPath support, and Kubernetes pod annotations, …
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Introduction to SES Mail Manager¶ Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) has recently announced that the SES Mail Manager product is now available in 11 new AWS regions, expanding its coverage to a total of 17 regions. With this significant update, customers can utilize this powerful email routing and governance tool across a broader geographical area, …
Introduction¶ The world of big data analytics demands systems that can handle thousands of queries seamlessly and efficiently. Enter Amazon Redshift Concurrency Scaling, a feature that has revolutionized how businesses interact with their analytics workloads. Recently, on January 31, 2025, Amazon announced that Concurrency Scaling is now available in the Asia Pacific (Malaysia) region, expanding …
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, the ability to monitor and ingest metrics across multiple accounts has become crucial for managing resources effectively. The Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus collector now supports cross-account ingestion, allowing you to efficiently collect and analyze metrics from Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) clusters in different AWS accounts. This …
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Introduction Amazon Connect Cases now provides more granular search capabilities and customizable case list views, revolutionizing how agents and supervisors manage their workflows. This advancement enables users to filter cases based on custom field values, allowing for a more precise search and retrieval of relevant information. Additionally, the ability to tailor the layout of the …
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Amazon EventBridge has been a powerful tool for developers creating event-driven architectures, especially in a world increasingly reliant on real-time data processing and automation. As of January 31, 2025, significant enhancements have been introduced to the Amazon EventBridge console, allowing for improved event source discovery. This guide explores these features in depth, helping you to …
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AWS Glue expands connectivity with 14 new native connectors for applications, allowing users to streamline data integration and enhance their data management capabilities. This development underlines AWS’s commitment to supporting enterprises in their pursuit of data-driven decision-making without the complexities of managing diverse application APIs. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deep into the …
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Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server now supports an impressive 64TiB of storage and a staggering 256,000 IOPS using io2 Block Express volumes. This guide explores the revolutionary enhancements in performance and storage size, bringing flexibility to SQL Server database management in the cloud. Introduction to Amazon RDS Custom and SQL Server¶ Amazon RDS Custom …
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