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Microsoft Softens Stance on SQL Server, Now Allowing License Portability to Amazon RDS

By Saran K published June 8, 2026

In a surprising shift, Microsoft now lets customers apply existing SQL Server licenses to AWS managed database services, easing the path for hybrid cloud migrations.

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Microsoft Softens Stance on SQL Server, Now Allowing BYOL for Amazon RDS

By Saran K published June 8, 2026

Microsoft has shifted its licensing strategy, allowing customers to bring their own SQL Server licenses to Amazon RDS, reducing migration friction for AWS users.