Microsoft Workloads on AWS
Category: Amazon EC2
Exporting the Windows Failover Cluster log to CloudWatch
In this deep-dive blog post, we will go through a step-by-step guide on how to capture Windows Failover Cluster Event Viewer logs using Amazon CloudWatch agent and send alerts using Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS). Introduction Windows Event Viewer logs are a crucial aspect of monitoring and troubleshooting Windows systems. However, manually reviewing these […]
It’s end of support time again. Are your Microsoft Windows Servers secure?
With the upcoming end of support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 on October 10, 2023, and the ongoing challenges faced by those on Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, many organizations find themselves in a delicate position. Transitioning away from these older versions isn’t always straightforward. Some organizations are running third-party software that is not yet […]
Scaling SQL Server performance beyond 1M transactions per minute with Amazon FSx
In this blog post, we introduce a strategy for scaling Microsoft SQL Server deployments on Amazon Web Services (AWS) that uses Amazon FSx, a service that provides fully managed, high-performance file systems in the cloud. This strategy increases SQL Server performance on AWS, providing 2 to 3 times as many Transactions per Minute (TPM) as […]
Using AWS Launch Wizard to deploy SQL Server Always On Failover Cluster Instances with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps required to deploy a SQL Server Always On Failover Cluster (FCI) using AWS Launch Wizard, with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP providing you with a shared storage solution. Introduction In our previous blog post, we described how to set up SQL Server FCI with […]
Setting up high availability for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services in Scale Out deployment on Amazon EC2
In this blog post, we’ll dive into two options to set up high availability for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in a Scale Out deployment model to help you figure out the best way to achieve SSIS high availability for mission-critical workloads. Introduction When you are deploying mission-critical workloads using Microsoft SQL Server databases, […]
How to upgrade and modernize Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with Windows containers on AWS
This blog post is the third in a four-part series on how to upgrade Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. The focus of this series is to provide options to handle the upcoming end-of-support event in October. Part 1 overviews the end-of-support dilemma, plus how to perform an in-place, manual upgrade along with an insight […]
Migrate SQL Server database from Azure SQL Managed Instance to AWS
Did you know you can migrate a Microsoft SQL Server database from an Azure SQL Managed Instance to SQL Server on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using a COPY_ONLY backup from Azure SQL Managed Instance? Using this method is straightforward, as it copies/moves all objects in a database and it supports all editions. However, keep in […]
How to automate your Microsoft Windows Server upgrades using AWS Systems Manager
This blog post is the second of a four-part series on how to upgrade Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. The focus of this series is to provide options to handle the upcoming end-of-support event in October. Part 1 overviews the end-of-support dilemma, plus how to perform an in-place, manual upgrade along with an insight […]
Optimize your cloud costs for Microsoft workloads in uncertain times
IT and business decision makers are looking for cost savings wherever they can amid uncertain economic times. Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) unique hardware capabilities and cloud architecture, along with our flexible approach to managing Microsoft technology, offer significant opportunities to optimize costs. Many customers run their Microsoft workloads on AWS because AWS offers exceptional performance […]
How to manually upgrade Microsoft Windows Server 2012 on AWS
This blog post is the first of a four-part series on how to upgrade Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. The focus of this series is to provide options to handle the upcoming end-of-support event in October. Part 1 overviews the end-of-support dilemma, plus how to perform an in-place, manual upgrade along with an insight […]