22-25 April 2026 
AWS Lightning talks
Regular 50 minute session for SQLBits 2026Saturday - 25 Apr 2026 - 12:20 - 13:10 Room 1CTL; DR
Join us for rapid-fire insights on SQL Server modernization—from migration strategies to cost optimization breakthroughs.
What we'll cover:
✅ Battle-tested migration patterns to Amazon RDS & RDS Custom
✅ Cost savings through latest generation instances & expanded storage
✅ Database modernization with GenAI-powered tools
✅ AWS funding programs (MAP credits & modernization incentives)
✅ Assessment, Migration & Modernization tools and pathways
Session Details
⚡ Lightning-fast insights. Electrifying results. ⚡
Discover how to slash SQL Server costs with latest generation instances and unlock massive storage for unprecedented consolidation. Get charged up with battle-tested migration patterns to Amazon RDS and RDS Custom, exploring compatibility assessments with OLA tools and proven migration methods.
Learn how latest RDS instances deliver cost savings through unbundled pricing and optimized CPU configurations. Explore PostgreSQL modernization strategies using tools and GenAI and discover AWS funding programs including MAP credits and modernization incentives.
What You'll Learn:
Migration Excellence – Master proven migration patterns including native backup/restore, transaction log shipping, and AWS DMS. Understand when to choose Amazon RDS versus RDS Custom and learn how RDS saves migration time through zero infrastructure setup.
Cost Optimization Breakthroughs – Discover how latest instances deliver cost savings through unbundled pricing. Learn how SQL Server Developer Edition on RDS offers cost reduction for dev/test environments, and how expanded storage enables massive database consolidation.
Modernization Pathways – Explore our two-stage Commercial Database pathways: Migrate as-is to RDS, then modernize to Aurora PostgreSQL. Access funding mechanisms including MAP credits for qualifying customers.
Assessment Tools – Leverage AWS or AWS funded 3rd party assessment, migration and modernization tools for both the pathways.
Join us for these electrifying sessions packed with real-world examples and actionable strategies to accelerate your cloud database transformation!
Discover how to slash SQL Server costs with latest generation instances and unlock massive storage for unprecedented consolidation. Get charged up with battle-tested migration patterns to Amazon RDS and RDS Custom, exploring compatibility assessments with OLA tools and proven migration methods.
Learn how latest RDS instances deliver cost savings through unbundled pricing and optimized CPU configurations. Explore PostgreSQL modernization strategies using tools and GenAI and discover AWS funding programs including MAP credits and modernization incentives.
What You'll Learn:
Migration Excellence – Master proven migration patterns including native backup/restore, transaction log shipping, and AWS DMS. Understand when to choose Amazon RDS versus RDS Custom and learn how RDS saves migration time through zero infrastructure setup.
Cost Optimization Breakthroughs – Discover how latest instances deliver cost savings through unbundled pricing. Learn how SQL Server Developer Edition on RDS offers cost reduction for dev/test environments, and how expanded storage enables massive database consolidation.
Modernization Pathways – Explore our two-stage Commercial Database pathways: Migrate as-is to RDS, then modernize to Aurora PostgreSQL. Access funding mechanisms including MAP credits for qualifying customers.
Assessment Tools – Leverage AWS or AWS funded 3rd party assessment, migration and modernization tools for both the pathways.
Join us for these electrifying sessions packed with real-world examples and actionable strategies to accelerate your cloud database transformation!
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