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Mastering SQL Server Backups with T-SQL Snapshots and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
In this blog post, we will guide you through the process on performing a snapshot backup using native T-SQL based backup abilities and snapshot technology of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP (FSxN). This method provide near-instant, consistent backups with negligible I/O, storage and compute capacity impact unlike traditional Microsoft SQL Server backups. Introduction Microsoft SQL […]
Deploy SQL Server Container Clusters using Amazon EKS and Amazon FSx for Windows
Introduction This blog post shows how to deploy a highly available SQL Server instance in a container using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) with persistent storage backed by Amazon FSx for Windows File Server. Running databases and other stateful workloads in containers has grown significantly over the years. According to the CNCF Annual Survey […]
Port your .NET Framework applications to Linux with AWS Transform for .NET
Recently, we announced the general availability of AWS Transform for .NET, the first agentic AI service for modernizing .NET applications at scale. With AWS Transform for .NET, you can accelerate modernization of .NET Framework applications to cross-platform .NET by up to 4x. Since .NET 8 and later are cross-platform, you can run your .NET 8 […]
Containerize your legacy ASP.NET application in a few clicks using AWS Migration Hub Orchestrator
In this blog post, we will cover how to containerize and deploy an ASP.NET application running on an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) for Microsoft Windows Server instance to Amazon ECS on AWS Fargate using AWS Migration Hub Orchestrator.
Testing 3-tier Windows app resilience on AWS with Resilience Testing
Resilience testing has emerged as a critical practice for organizations seeking to build and maintain resilient cloud applications. As environments grow more complex, more comprehensive testing methods become necessary. Resilience testing principles can be applied to Windows workloads on AWS to create controlled experiments that test system behavior under stress. These experiments can help you […]
How to use persistent storage with AWS Elastic Beanstalk Windows deployment.
Introduction This blog post demonstrates how to use Amazon FSx for Windows File Server(FSxW) as persistent SMB storage for Windows applications running on AWS Elastic Beanstalk. The solution addresses common challenges with configuring persistent storage and enables direct access to SMB shares within AWS Elastic Beanstalk Windows environments while maintaining application performance, flexibility, and security […]
Automating SQL Server Point-in-Time Recovery Using EBS Snapshots
This blog post introduces a new AWS feature that enables point-in-time recovery for SQL Server using EBS snapshots. It offers a detailed walkthrough for creating VSS-integrated snapshots and restoring SQL Server databases using EBS snapshots to simplify database backups and automate point-in-time restore. Introduction Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently introduced support for restoring Microsoft SQL […]
How to Use ACM PCA Connector for AD to enable LDAPS for Your Self-Managed AD
In this blog, we will explore how to use the ACM PCA Connector for AD as your self-managed AD PKI solution to enable server side LDAPS, discuss the architecture, and provide a step-by-step guide to set it up. Introduction Managing a robust and secure Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is crucial for enterprises running Microsoft Active […]
Harness Amazon Q Business power with Amazon FSx file server for enterprise search.
Introduction In today’s business landscape, organizations look for ways to extract insights from their growing data assets and rely on their file server infrastructure to store, manage, and share critical data. The volume and complexity of data creates challenges to maximize its value. Companies need a new strategy to overcome these obstacles. Amazon Q Business […]
Running SQL Server Stretch Failover Cluster Instance on Amazon EC2
In this blog post, we explore how to implement Microsoft SQL Server Failover Cluster Instance (FCI) on Stretch Cluster Replication in Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). We are going to use Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) Multi-Attach on io2 volumes with Microsoft Windows Server Storage Replica technology as a shared storage solution across Availability Zones […]