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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Root partition and filesystem automatically expands at boot for volumes larger than 8 GiB, for seamless scalability. Preconfigured with Cloud-init and ENA support for enhanced network performance. Designed for seamless deployment in the EC2 cloud. This offering combines the robust features of Windows Server 2022 with the lightweight yet powerful SQL Server 2017 Express edition, ideal for small to medium workloads. Benefit from enhanced security features, improved database performance, and advanced analytics capabilities. This AMI is perfect for developers and businesses looking to create, manage, and scale applications without the overhead of traditional database solutions. Use it for web applications, data analysis projects, or as a backend for business applications.
Overview
This is a repackaged open-source software product wherein additional charges apply for support.
SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on AWS EC2: Empower Your Data-Driven Applications
Experience the power of SQL Server 2017 Enterprise, a robust, scalable, and feature-rich relational database management system designed to meet the demands of mission-critical applications. With advanced analytics, in-memory performance, and cutting-edge security, this solution is ideal for businesses looking to elevate their database capabilities.
Key Features
1. Advanced Analytics
- Integrated R and Python Support: Perform predictive analytics directly within the database to build intelligent applications.
- Data Science Integration: Empower data scientists and developers to unlock actionable insights without leaving the SQL Server environment.
2. High Availability
- Always On Availability Groups: Achieve maximum uptime with up to 8 secondary replicas for load balancing, disaster recovery, and seamless failovers.
3. Unparalleled Security
- Always Encrypted: Protect sensitive data at rest and in transit.
- Dynamic Data Masking & Row-Level Security: Enforce data access policies for better compliance and control.
4. Exceptional Performance and Scalability
- In-Memory Capabilities: Accelerate transaction processing and analytics with in-memory technologies.
- Large Dataset Handling: Efficiently manage high workloads with optimized query performance and robust resource allocation.
5. Integration Services
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS): Simplify ETL processes by connecting and transforming data from diverse sources.
Benefits
Cost-Effective
- Reduce capital expenses with advanced features that minimize hardware requirements and ongoing maintenance costs.
Flexibility
- Deploy across on-premises, virtual machines, or cloud environments, adapting seamlessly to diverse IT architectures.
Streamlined Administration
- Leverage automated updates and enhanced monitoring tools to simplify database management, freeing teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Use Cases
1. Data Warehousing
- Build and manage scalable data warehouses for business intelligence, enabling complex queries and large-scale analytics.
2. E-commerce Platforms
- Reliably support high transaction volumes while ensuring the security and integrity of customer data.
3. Enterprise Business Applications
- Power CRM, ERP, and other business-critical applications requiring robust performance and seamless reliability.
Why Choose SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on AWS EC2?
By deploying SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on AWS EC2, you combine enterprise-grade database features with the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. Optimize performance, ensure availability, and simplify operations, all while leveraging AWS's global infrastructure and pay-as-you-go model.
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Highlights
- Windows Server 2022 SQL 2017 Express combines the robust features of Windows Server with the lightweight SQL Server Express edition, making it ideal for small to medium-sized applications. This AMI allows developers to deploy databases in a familiar environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing Windows infrastructure. The express edition provides basic capabilities for development, testing, and limited production workloads.
- With built-in security enhancements and support for modern workloads, Windows Server 2022 delivers optimal performance while SQL 2017 Express offers a manageable database platform. Features like advanced data analytics and JSON support facilitate efficient data manipulation, while developers can leverage Microsoft's extensive documentation and community support for troubleshooting and optimization. This setup is perfect for businesses looking for scalability without extensive overhead.
- Potential use cases include web applications, small business management tools, and educational projects requiring a database backend. The scalability of SQL 2017 Express enables users to start small and easily transition to more powerful SQL Server editions as their needs grow. Additionally, this AMI provides a cost-effective way to utilize Microsoft technologies on the cloud, ensuring high availability and reliability for critical applications.
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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
If you are an AWS Free Tier customer with a free plan, you are eligible to subscribe to this offer. You can use free credits to cover the cost of eligible AWS infrastructure. See AWS Free Tier for more details. If you created an AWS account before July 15th, 2025, and qualify for the Legacy AWS Free Tier, Amazon EC2 charges for Micro instances are free for up to 750 hours per month. See Legacy AWS Free Tier for more details.
Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
t2.xlarge Recommended | $0.28 |
t2.micro | $0.20 |
t3.micro | $0.10 |
t3.xlarge | $0.27 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.55 |
m5.xlarge | $0.26 |
m5.metal | $3.35 |
m5a.24xlarge | $4.47 |
m5ad.24xlarge | $4.47 |
m5d.24xlarge | $4.47 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for this pre-configured software image running on the EC2 instance you pick. The hourly software rate changes with the instance you select. Each row is a distinct EC2 instance type, not a feature tier. Options span general-purpose, compute, memory, storage, GPU, and high-memory families across many sizes. Smaller instances (fewer virtual CPUs and less memory) carry lower hourly rates. Larger instances and metal or high-memory types carry higher rates. Choose the instance that matches your workload size. You are billed only for the hours each instance runs.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
You pay for a pre-configured software image that bundles the database engine and the Windows Server operating system, running on the EC2 instance size you choose. The hourly software charge is separate from the underlying AWS compute and storage fees, which AWS bills you directly.
The hourly software charge applies only while the instance is running. A stopped or paused instance stops accruing this software fee. You may still pay AWS for attached storage, such as disk volumes, while the instance is stopped, but that is separate from the software rate.
You pay the hourly rate tied to whichever instance type is running at that time. Moving to a larger size, such as a metal or high-memory type, raises the hourly software rate. Switching back to a smaller size lowers it. Billing follows the actual instance you run each hour.
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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.
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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 2017 Configuration Manager. SQL Server 2017 will be launched.
- Start using SQL Server for your needs.
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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.
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