AWS prescriptive-guidance documentation change
Summary
Reformatted FAQ section with Q/A headings, updated links, and removed introductory text. Content remains similar with minor wording adjustments.
Security assessment
Changes are structural/formatting improvements without security implications. Encryption references (at-rest/in-transit) were already present and remain unchanged.
Diff
diff --git a/prescriptive-guidance/latest/evaluate-downgrading-sql-server-edition/faq.md b/prescriptive-guidance/latest/evaluate-downgrading-sql-server-edition/faq.md index fd2583401..fe8218574 100644 --- a//prescriptive-guidance/latest/evaluate-downgrading-sql-server-edition/faq.md +++ b//prescriptive-guidance/latest/evaluate-downgrading-sql-server-edition/faq.md @@ -5,3 +5 @@ -[Documentation](/index.html)[AWS Prescriptive Guidance](https://aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/)[Evaluate downgrading Microsoft SQL Server from Enterprise edition to Standard edition on AWS](welcome.html) - -Can I change the Amazon RDS for SQL Server edition that I'm running for a DB instance?Which Microsoft SQL Server database editions are available with Amazon RDS for SQL Server?If I change the Amazon RDS for SQL Server edition, do I need new licenses?What types of licensing options are available?What are the licensing policies for using Amazon RDS for SQL Server?How does the license option impact DB instance scaling?How can I migrate from an on-premises or an Amazon EC2 Enterprise edition of SQL Server to Standard edition on AWS?How can I reduce downtime when downgrading?Can I have high availability?How can I monitor performance?Can I have encryption?How is Amazon RDS for SQL Server supported?How do I know if Amazon RDS supports a specific SQL Server database feature? +[Documentation](/index.html)[AWS Prescriptive Guidance](https://aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/)[Evaluate downgrading Microsoft SQL Server from Enterprise edition to Standard edition on AWS](introduction.html) @@ -11,3 +9 @@ Can I change the Amazon RDS for SQL Server edition that I'm running for a DB ins -This section provides answers to commonly raised questions about downgrading from SQL Server Enterprise edition to Standard edition and using Amazon RDS for SQL Server. - -## Can I change the Amazon RDS for SQL Server edition that I'm running for a DB instance (for example, from SQL Server 2016 Standard edition to Enterprise edition)? +**Q. Can I change the Amazon RDS for SQL Server edition that I'm running for a DB instance (for example, from SQL Server 2016 Standard edition to Enterprise edition)?** @@ -15 +11 @@ This section provides answers to commonly raised questions about downgrading fro -Yes, to change the edition and retain your data, take a snapshot of your running DB instance, and create a DB instance of the desired edition from that snapshot. Then delete the old DB instance, unless you want to keep it running. +**A.** Yes, to change the edition and retain your data, take a snapshot of your running DB instance, and create a DB instance of the desired edition from that snapshot. Then delete the old DB instance, unless you want to keep it running. @@ -17 +13 @@ Yes, to change the edition and retain your data, take a snapshot of your running -## Which Microsoft SQL Server database editions are available with Amazon RDS for SQL Server? +**Q. Which Microsoft SQL Server database editions are available with Amazon RDS for SQL Server?** @@ -19 +15 @@ Yes, to change the edition and retain your data, take a snapshot of your running -Amazon RDS supports Microsoft SQL Server versions 2012–2019 and the following editions: +**A.** Amazon RDS supports Microsoft SQL Server versions 2012-2019 and the following editions: @@ -34 +30,3 @@ For more information about supported versions and editions, see [Microsoft SQL S -## If I change the Amazon RDS for SQL Server edition (for example, change from Enterprise edition to Standard edition), do I need to buy new licenses? +**Q. If I change the Amazon RDS for SQL Server edition (for example, change from Enterprise edition to Standard edition), do I need to buy new licenses?** + +**A.** When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software license is included. This means that you don't need to purchase SQL Server licenses separately. AWS holds the license for the SQL Server database software. @@ -36 +34 @@ For more information about supported versions and editions, see [Microsoft SQL S -When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software license is included. This means that you don't need to purchase SQL Server licenses separately. AWS holds the license for the SQL Server database software. +**Q. What types of licensing options are available with Amazon RDS for SQL Server?** @@ -38 +36 @@ When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software -## What types of licensing options are available with Amazon RDS for SQL Server? +**A.** When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software license is included. This means that you don't need to purchase SQL Server licenses separately. AWS holds the license for the SQL Server database software. Amazon RDS pricing includes the software license, underlying hardware resources, and Amazon RDS management capabilities. @@ -40 +38 @@ When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software -When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software license is included. This means that you don't need to purchase SQL Server licenses separately. AWS holds the license for the SQL Server database software. Amazon RDS pricing includes the software license, underlying hardware resources, and Amazon RDS management capabilities. +**Q. What are the licensing policies for using Amazon RDS for SQL?** @@ -42 +40 @@ When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software -## What are the licensing policies for using Amazon RDS for SQL Server? +**A.** Amazon RDS for SQL Server uses the License Included service model, so you do not need separately purchased SQL Server licenses. The SQL Server database software has been licensed by AWS for your use subject to Section 10.4 of the [AWS Service Terms](https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/). @@ -44 +42 @@ When you set up an Amazon RDS DB instance for Microsoft SQL Server, the software -Amazon RDS for SQL Server uses the License Included service model, so you do not need separately purchased SQL Server licenses. The SQL Server database software has been licensed by AWS for your use subject to Section 10.4 of the [AWS Service Terms](https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/). +**Q. How does the license option impact DB instance scaling?** @@ -46 +44 @@ Amazon RDS for SQL Server uses the License Included service model, so you do not -## How does the license option impact DB instance scaling? +**A.** DB instances running SQL Server can be scaled up and down at any point, subject to the prevailing hourly pricing for each DB instance class. @@ -48 +46 @@ Amazon RDS for SQL Server uses the License Included service model, so you do not -DB instances running SQL Server can be scaled up and down at any point, subject to the prevailing hourly pricing for each DB instance class. +For more information on the scaling implications of reserved DB instances, see [DB instance class support for Microsoft SQL Server](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/CHAP_SQLServer.html#SQLServer.Concepts.General.InstanceClasses). @@ -50 +48 @@ DB instances running SQL Server can be scaled up and down at any point, subject -## How can I migrate from an on-premises or an Amazon EC2 Enterprise edition of SQL Server to Standard edition on AWS? +**Q. How can I migrate from an on-premises or an Amazon EC2 Enterprise edition of SQL Server to Standard edition on AWS?** @@ -52 +50 @@ DB instances running SQL Server can be scaled up and down at any point, subject -Migrating from Enterprise edition to Standard edition requires logical export of data from the Enterprise edition database and importing the data into the Standard edition database instance. To move your data, use [backup and restore](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/SQLServer.Procedural.Importing.html) or [AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)](https://aws.amazon.com/dms/). +**A.** Migrating from Enterprise edition to Standard edition requires logical export of data from the Enterprise edition database and importing the data into the Standard edition database instance. To move your data, use [backup and restore](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/SQLServer.Procedural.Importing.html) or [AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS)](https://aws.amazon.com/dms/). @@ -54 +52 @@ Migrating from Enterprise edition to Standard edition requires logical export of -## How can I reduce downtime when downgrading my Enterprise edition SQL Server database to Standard edition? +**Q. How can I reduce downtime when downgrading my Enterprise edition SQL Server database to Standard edition?** @@ -56 +54 @@ Migrating from Enterprise edition to Standard edition requires logical export of -To reduce overall downtime, bulk load data into your Standard edition database. You can use backup and restore and logical replication tools such as [AWS DMS](https://aws.amazon.com/dms/) to synchronize your Standard edition database. +**A.** To reduce overall downtime, bulk load data into your Standard edition database. You can use backup and restore and logical replication tools such as [AWS DMS](https://aws.amazon.com/dms/) to synchronize your Standard edition database. @@ -58 +56 @@ To reduce overall downtime, bulk load data into your Standard edition database. -## Can I have high availability in my Standard edition of Amazon RDS for SQL Server? +**Q. Can I have high availability in my Standard edition of Amazon RDS for SQL Server?** @@ -60 +58 @@ To reduce overall downtime, bulk load data into your Standard edition database. -Amazon RDS currently uses synchronous replication technology and automatic failover functionality to provide Multi-AZ deployments for SQL Server DB instances. Multi-AZ deployments are available for SQL Server Standard and Enterprise editions. For more information, see [Multi-AZ deployments for Amazon RDS for Microsoft SQL Server](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_SQLServerMultiAZ.html). +**A.** Amazon RDS currently uses synchronous replication technology and automatic failover functionality to provide Multi-AZ deployments for SQL Server DB instances. Multi-AZ deployments are available for SQL Server Standard and Enterprise editions. For more information, see [Multi-AZ deployments for Amazon RDS for Microsoft SQL Server](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_SQLServerMultiAZ.html). @@ -62 +60 @@ Amazon RDS currently uses synchronous replication technology and automatic failo -## How can I monitor the performance of my Amazon RDS for SQL Server Standard edition DB instance? +**Q. How can I monitor the performance of my Amazon RDS for SQL Server Standard edition DB instance?** @@ -64 +62 @@ Amazon RDS currently uses synchronous replication technology and automatic failo -To monitor your Standard edition DB instance, you can use [Amazon RDS Performance Insights](https://aws.amazon.com/rds/performance-insights/), [Enhanced Monitoring](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_Monitoring.OS.html), and [Amazon CloudWatch](https://aws.amazon.com/cloudwatch/). +**A.** To monitor your Standard edition DB instance, you can use [Amazon RDS Performance Insights](https://aws.amazon.com/rds/performance-insights/), [Enhanced Monitoring](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_Monitoring.OS.html), and [Amazon CloudWatch](https://aws.amazon.com/cloudwatch/). @@ -66 +64 @@ To monitor your Standard edition DB instance, you can use [Amazon RDS Performanc -## Can I have encryption on my Amazon RDS for SQL Server Standard edition DB instance? +**Q. Can I have encryption on my Amazon RDS for SQL Server Standard edition DB instance?** @@ -68 +66 @@ To monitor your Standard edition DB instance, you can use [Amazon RDS Performanc -Amazon RDS can encrypt your Amazon RDS DB instances. Data that is _encrypted at rest_ includes the underlying storage for DB instances, its automated backups, read replicas, and snapshots. To enable _encryption in transit_ , you can use [Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for a SQL Server DB instance](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/SQLServer.Concepts.General.SSL.Using.html) with the `rds.force_ssl` parameter. +**A.** Amazon RDS can encrypt your Amazon RDS DB instances. Data that is _encrypted at rest_ includes the underlying storage for DB instances, its automated backups, read replicas, and snapshots. To enable _encryption in transit_ , you can use [Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for a SQL Server DB instance](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/SQLServer.Concepts.General.SSL.Using.html) with the rds.force_ssl parameter. @@ -70 +68 @@ Amazon RDS can encrypt your Amazon RDS DB instances. Data that is _encrypted at -## How is Amazon RDS for SQL Server supported? +**Q. How is Amazon RDS for SQL Server supported?** @@ -72 +70 @@ Amazon RDS can encrypt your Amazon RDS DB instances. Data that is _encrypted at -If you have an active AWS Support account, you can contact AWS Support for service requests relating to Amazon RDS or SQL Server. +**A.** If you have an active AWS Support account, you can contact AWS Support for service requests relating to Amazon RDS or SQL Server. @@ -74 +72 @@ If you have an active AWS Support account, you can contact AWS Support for servi -## How do I know if Amazon RDS supports a specific SQL Server database feature? +**Q. How do I know if Amazon RDS supports a specific SQL Server database feature?** @@ -76 +74 @@ If you have an active AWS Support account, you can contact AWS Support for servi -The SQL Server features that Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports vary, depending on the edition of SQL Server. For information about the SQL Server features that Amazon RDS currently supports, see the [Amazon RDS User Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/CHAP_SQLServer.html#SQLServer.Concepts.General.FeatureSupport). +**A.** The SQL Server features that Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports vary, depending on the edition of SQL Server. For information about the SQL Server features that Amazon RDS currently supports, see the [Amazon RDS User Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/CHAP_SQLServer.html#SQLServer.Concepts.General.FeatureSupport).