Overview
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Windows Server 2019 with SQL Server 2019 Express is a highly optimized Amazon Machine Image (AMI) that provides a secure, scalable, and reliable environment for running SQL Server 2019 Express in the cloud. By combining the latest features of Windows Server 2019 with the lightweight but powerful SQL Server 2019 Express, this AMI is perfect for developers, startups, and small businesses looking to deploy efficient database solutions with minimal overhead.
Key Features
- Windows Server 2019: Take advantage of the latest security enhancements, improved hybrid cloud support, and enhanced containerization features for better performance and integration with cloud services.
- SQL Server 2019 Express: A powerful, yet lightweight database solution for small-scale applications, offering a 10 GB database size limit, perfect for development, learning, and prototyping.
- Built-in Security: Leverage robust security features like Windows Defender, Secure Boot, and advanced encryption options to protect your data.
- Customizable Setup: Tailor your environment to meet the specific needs of your applications, from lightweight web apps to embedded database solutions.
Benefits
- Cost-Effective: SQL Server 2019 Express is free of licensing fees, offering an affordable solution for startups, educational institutions, and small businesses.
- Fast Deployment: Launch your SQL Server environment quickly with minimal setup time, enabling rapid development or testing cycles.
- High Availability: Built-in features that ensure server uptime and optimize performance, allowing your applications to run smoothly and efficiently.
Use Cases
- Web Application Development: Ideal for lightweight web applications requiring a simple and effective database management system.
- Testing and Prototyping: Easily spin up environments for testing or prototyping new applications, speeding up development timelines.
- Small-Scale Production Environments: Perfect for businesses that need a cost-effective solution for managing databases in production without extensive infrastructure costs.
Deploy Windows Server 2019 with SQL Server 2019 Express on EC2 today and enhance your cloud infrastructure with a reliable, secure, and cost-effective database solution.
Highlights
- Harness the capabilities of Windows Server 2019 with SQL Server 2019 Express for your database applications, featuring advanced performance and enhanced security. This AMI provides a stable, reliable environment that integrates seamlessly with your existing applications. Its optimized architecture ensures efficient data processing, making it an ideal solution for small to medium workloads, allowing you to manage your database needs with minimal overhead.
- Windows Server 2019 with SQL Server 2019 Express streamlines management through integrated tools for simplified administration and monitoring. This solution offers a strong foundation for developing, testing, and running applications that can scale with your business. With features such as built-in intelligence and automated tuning, you will benefit from enhanced query performance and lower operational costs.
- This AMI is ideal for developers, organizations, and educational institutions seeking an affordable database solution for small-scale applications. Leverage advanced analytics features and the user-friendly SQL Server Management Studio to manage your data effectively. With the flexibility of EC2, you can easily scale your environment as your needs grow, making it a great choice for dynamic business environments.
Details
Typical total price
$0.367/hour
Features and programs
Financing for AWS Marketplace purchases
Pricing
Instance type | Product cost/hour | EC2 cost/hour | Total/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
t2.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.20 | $0.016 | $0.216 |
t2.xlarge Recommended | $0.14 | $0.227 | $0.367 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.55 | $0.433 | $0.983 |
t3.xlarge | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.51 |
m5.xlarge | $0.26 | $0.376 | $0.636 |
Additional AWS infrastructure costs
Type | Cost |
|---|---|
EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes | $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage |
Vendor refund policy
No refunds, instance can be terminated at any time.
Legal
Vendor terms and conditions
Content disclaimer
Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
first release
Additional details
Usage instructions
To confirm SQL, follow the instructions in this guide: https://gigabits-logos.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/SQL-verfication.pdf
Below is a step-by-step process on using SQL Server with Windows on AWS.
1. Getting Started with Windows on AWS
You can learn more about Windows usage on AWS through this AWS Windows page . This page contains resources on deploying Windows-based EC2 instances, licensing options, and using Microsoft services on AWS.
2. Logging in as Administrator
To log in to your AWS Windows instance as an Administrator, follow these steps:
- Go to the AWS Support Knowledge Center to retrieve the Administrator password.
- Use the private key (.pem) file you generated when you created your EC2 instance to decrypt the Administrator password.
- After obtaining the password, you can use it to log in to your Windows instance through Remote Desktop (RDP).
3. Launch SQL Server
- To open SQL Server, go to the Start Menu and search for SQL Server, then select SQL Server 2019 Configuration Manager. SQL Server 2019 will be launched.
- Start using SQL Server for your needs.
Support
Vendor support
For support and any issues related to all our images, please contact support@gigabitscloud.com , Do not hesitate to contact us in case you observe any issues on the image or request a new update that's not available yet.
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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