- RDS for SQL Server now supports Bring Your Own Media (BYOM), allowing reuse of existing SQL Server licenses via Microsoft’s License Mobility program.
- Integrated with AWS License Manager for tracking license usage and compliance across the AWS environment.
- Enables migration from on‑prem, other clouds, or EC2 to RDS without incurring additional license costs; see updated user guide and pricing page.
Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports Bring Your Own Media
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