AWS Transform Adds Migration Cost Assessment for Amazon RDS SQL Server

Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports total cost of ownership assessments in AWS Transform for migration planning.

By Julian Wells · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-06-12 · 1 min read

AI-ASSISTED REPORTING · RETROSPECTIVE ARCHIVE

Retrospective edition: 2026-06-12. Source published: 2026-06-08. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

AWS Transform uses AI-driven agents to analyze on-premises SQL Server environments and recommend optimized database instance options for RDS, facilitating cost-efficient migration. It supports both Bring Your Own Media and License Included licensing models, incorporating savings from Database Savings Plans and eligibility for AWS Migration Acceleration Program credits.

The tool enables what-if scenario evaluations with customizable parameters like region and utilization, helping enterprises compare migration cost models. It extends AWS Transform's existing assessments by integrating SQL Server migration cost evaluations alongside infrastructure and virtual desktop considerations.

Source & further reading

Amazon RDS for SQL Server migration cost assessment capabilities now available in AWS Transform ↗

Source published 2026-06-08. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.