AWS prescriptive-guidance documentation change
Summary
Removed Dedicated Hosts from SQL Server licensing options, formatted contact information, added clarification note about SA requirements, and removed VMware Cloud on AWS section.
Security assessment
Changes relate to licensing policy updates and documentation formatting. The removal of Dedicated Hosts from deployment options reflects licensing changes rather than security fixes. No evidence of addressing vulnerabilities or adding security controls.
Diff
diff --git a/prescriptive-guidance/latest/migration-microsoft-workloads-aws/licensing-microsoft-workloads.md b/prescriptive-guidance/latest/migration-microsoft-workloads-aws/licensing-microsoft-workloads.md index 4577d5ffa..30c25fd80 100644 --- a//prescriptive-guidance/latest/migration-microsoft-workloads-aws/licensing-microsoft-workloads.md +++ b//prescriptive-guidance/latest/migration-microsoft-workloads-aws/licensing-microsoft-workloads.md @@ -3 +3 @@ -[Documentation](/index.html)[AWS Prescriptive Guidance](https://aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/)[Options, tools, and best practices for migrating Microsoft workloads to AWS](welcome.html) +[Documentation](/index.html)[AWS Prescriptive Guidance](https://aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/)[Options, tools, and best practices for migrating Microsoft workloads to AWS](introduction.html) @@ -38,3 +38,3 @@ Windows Server | Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances, Amazon EC2 Dedicate -SQL Server Enterprise | Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts, AWS Outposts | All* -SQL Server Standard | Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts, AWS Outposts | All* -SQL Server Web** | Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts, AWS Outposts | All* +SQL Server Enterprise | Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances, AWS Outposts | All* +SQL Server Standard | Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances, AWS Outposts | All* +SQL Server Web** | Amazon EC2, Amazon EC2 Dedicated Instances, AWS Outposts | All* @@ -80 +80 @@ Products with License Mobility through SA are licensed on AWS the same way they -You must submit the form to Microsoft directly or through your Microsoft reseller within 10 days of bringing the products to AWS. To learn more about the verification process, see [License Mobility through Software Assurance](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-license-mobility.aspx) in the Microsoft documentation. The License Mobility Verification Form has a section to provide information about the Authorized Mobility Partner. You can use [email protected]_ as the email address, _Amazon Web Services_ as the Partner name, and _aws.amazon.com_ as the Partner website. For more guidance, see Microsoft's [Verification Guide for Customers](https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/9/b/79bd917e-760b-48b6-a266-796b3e47c47a/License_Mobility_Customer_Verification_Guide.pdf) (downloadable PDF) in the Microsoft documentation. To download a copy of the License Mobility Verification Form, see [Licensing Resources and Documents](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/Forms?lang=1&year=2016) in the Microsoft documentation. +You must submit the form to Microsoft directly or through your Microsoft reseller within 10 days of bringing the products to AWS. To learn more about the verification process, see [License Mobility through Software Assurance](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-license-mobility.aspx) in the Microsoft documentation. The License Mobility Verification Form has a section to provide information about the Authorized Mobility Partner. You can use `[email protected]` as the email address, _Amazon Web Services_ as the Partner name, and `aws.amazon.com` as the Partner website. For more guidance, see Microsoft's [Verification Guide for Customers](https://download.microsoft.com/download/7/9/b/79bd917e-760b-48b6-a266-796b3e47c47a/License_Mobility_Customer_Verification_Guide.pdf) (downloadable PDF) in the Microsoft documentation. To download a copy of the License Mobility Verification Form, see [Licensing Resources and Documents](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/Forms?lang=1&year=2016) in the Microsoft documentation. @@ -107 +107 @@ Subscription licenses for products without License Mobility will lose BYOL once -Products without License Mobility don't require active SA for BYOL on AWS, as long as the licenses meet the requirements above. +Note: Products without License Mobility don't require active SA for BYOL on AWS, as long as the licenses meet the requirements above. @@ -109 +109 @@ Products without License Mobility don't require active SA for BYOL on AWS, as lo -As licensing can be complex, see the [Amazon Web Services and Microsoft FAQ site](https://aws.amazon.com/windows/faq/) to determine if your licenses are eligible for the BYOL to AWS option. If you don't find the information you need in the FAQ or are unsure where to start with migrating your Microsoft workloads to AWS, contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). AWS has Microsoft workload and licensing specialists available to help make sure you have all the information that you need. +As licensing can be complex, see the [Amazon Web Services and Microsoft FAQ site](https://aws.amazon.com/windows/faq/) to determine if your licenses are eligible for the BYOL to AWS option. If you don't find the information you need in the FAQ or are unsure where to start with migrating your Microsoft workloads to AWS, contact `[email protected]`. AWS has Microsoft workload and licensing specialists available to help make sure you have all the information that you need. @@ -123 +123 @@ Microsoft has [announced](https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/partner/new-licens -### Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts +#### Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts @@ -165,6 +164,0 @@ BYOL on Amazon EC2 Dedicated Hosts is best for stable, predictable workloads whe -### VMware Cloud on AWS - -###### Notice - -As of April 30, 2024, VMware Cloud on AWS is no longer resold by AWS or its channel partners. The service will continue to be available through Broadcom. We encourage you to reach out to your AWS representative for details. -