What AWS Weekly Roundup: BYOM for Amazon RDS for SQL Server, AWS Means for Tarlac Businesses
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A Tarlac logistics firm running SQL Server on aging on-premise hardware is one brownout away from hours of unplanned downtime — and a corrupted database backup.
Two recent AWS updates change what's practical for SMBs like yours, even outside Metro Manila.
Your Existing SQL Server License Can Now Move to the Cloud
AWS just released Bring Your Own Media (BYOM) for Amazon RDS for SQL Server, which means you can migrate using your own SQL Server installation media instead of being locked into AWS-provided versions.
That matters if you already paid for an Enterprise license — you're not starting over.
For schools, hospitals, and retail chains in Tarlac running legacy SQL Server editions, this removes one of the biggest migration blockers: cost of re-licensing.
Key Insight
Most SMBs in Central Luzon are sitting on valid SQL Server licenses they've already paid for — BYOM means those licenses finally travel with you to managed cloud infrastructure.
What to Check Before You Migrate Anything
Before moving a single database, run through these first:
- Confirm your SQL Server edition is supported under BYOM
- Audit which apps are tightly coupled to your on-prem instance
- Check your Clark or Tarlac internet line's upload capacity
- Verify your current backup schedule actually restores cleanly
- Identify which data is covered under Philippine data privacy rules
Pro Tip
Pro tip: if your Tarlac office relies on a single ISP line with no failover, sort that before cloud migration — a dropped connection mid-sync can corrupt a partial upload.
Less Vendor Lock-In, More Control Over Your Database Budget
Moving to RDS for SQL Server with BYOM typically reduces your database management overhead without forcing you to re-purchase licenses you already own.
Your IT team spends less time on patching and more time on the work that actually moves your business forward.
Quick Win
Quick win: locate your SQL Server license key and edition details today — you'll need both to assess BYOM eligibility.
If you want a straight answer on whether your current setup is migration-ready, talk to us at WNS5.tech.
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