22-25 April 2026

Mastering SQL Server on EC2 hands on workshop

Full day training session for SQLBits 2026Friday - 24 Apr 2026 - 14:10 - 17:20 Room 4A

TL; DR

Hands-on learning experience for migrating and running Microsoft SQL Server workloads on AWS . You'll gain experience with AWS services, while learning best practices for SQL database solutions and database management in the cloud.

Session Details

This workshop provides a comprehensive hands-on learning experience for migrating and running Microsoft SQL Server workloads on AWS. Whether you are looking to migrate your SQL databases to a self-managed solution or you want to take advantage of a fully managed service, we got you covered.

The workshop consists of several independent modules covering topics such as setting up fully managed Amazon RDS SQL server and migrating to it, or configuring highly available SQL Server clusters for self-managed and fully managed deployments. Through these practical lab modules, you'll gain hands-on experience with AWS services, while learning best practices for SQL database solutions and database management in the cloud. By the end of this flexible, modular workshop, you'll have developed a comprehensive understanding of running, migrating, and optimizing SQL Server workloads on AWS.

3 things you'll get out of this session

Hands on experience
Amazon RDS SQL
SQL server on EC2

Previous experience recommended

Bring your own laptop,
allowed outbound access to HTTPS/RDP ports,
up-to-date internet browser,
Remote Desktop client installed (MAC/Linux users)