Amazon Web Services → Microsoft Azure
Azure equivalent of Amazon RDS for SQL Server
Amazon RDS for SQL Server maps to Azure SQL Managed Instance (instance-level compatibility, closest to RDS) or Azure SQL Database (database-scoped PaaS).
About Amazon RDS for SQL Server
| Provider | Amazon Web Services |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | Managed Microsoft SQL Server (Express, Web, Standard, Enterprise, and Developer editions) with license-included pricing, Multi-AZ, read replicas (Enterprise), and native backup and restore to S3. No OS or sysadmin access. |
| Documentation | docs.aws.amazon.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
Azure mappings (1)
| Capability | Azure equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Managed Microsoft SQL Server | Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database | Partial match |
Managed relational engines(1)
Managed Microsoft SQL Server Partial match
Amazon RDS for SQL Server maps to Azure SQL Managed Instance (instance-level compatibility, closest to RDS) or Azure SQL Database (database-scoped PaaS). Azure is the native home of SQL Server, so it has more options and deeper engine features than RDS.
- Compatibility. SQL Managed Instance offers near-100% Enterprise Edition compatibility, including SQL Agent, cross-database queries, CLR, and native VNet integration. RDS for SQL Server supports many instance-level features, but without sysadmin or OS access.
- Versions. RDS runs specific SQL Server versions and editions you choose and upgrade. Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance always run the latest engine (Managed Instance also offers an update policy aligned to SQL Server versions).
- Licensing. RDS is license-included (or Developer Edition for non-production). Azure lets you bring existing licenses with Azure Hybrid Benefit for a lower vCore price.