Deploying SQL Server Developer Edition in Kubernetes: A Cost-Effective Alternative to RDS
This article shows how you can deploy SQL Server Developer Edition in an AWS Kubernetes configuration.
2026-02-02
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AWS
Cloning Master Admin User Permissions in Amazon RDS for SQL Server with Fine-Grained Control
This article explores how to securely clone the master user permissions in Amazon RDS for SQL Server using a custom stored procedure, usp_rds_clone_login. It outlines a step-by-step process to generate, review, and apply a script that replicates server- and database-level access from the master user to a new login without directly exposing elevated credentials. The guide emphasizes the principle of least privilege, supports named account management, and enables transparent, auditable permission handling for DBAs and applications. Designed for secure and scalable environments, this solution enhances operational security while maintaining administrative flexibility in Amazon RDS.
2025-07-09
784 reads
Creating a Linked Server in Amazon RDS for SQL Server: A Step-by-Step Guide
Linked servers in Amazon RDS for SQL Server allow seamless connectivity to remote databases for distributed queries and data integration. In this article, I guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a linked server using SQL commands, from setting up authentication to testing the connection. Learn best practices, advanced configurations, and essential considerations, including why you can't use SSMS for linked server setup in RDS. This professional guide is tailored for experienced database administrators looking to optimize cross-server operations.
2025-01-29
1,726 reads
AWS Services Using SQL for Big Data Analysis
AWS offers a robust suite of tools designed to manage big data effectively. This article explores focusses on how SQL is leveraged within Amazon Redshift and Amazon Athena. We will delve into the technical features, practical applications, and step-by-step examples for using these services, highlighting how they can transform raw data into actionable insights for your business.
2024-10-16
367 reads
Download AWS RDS SQL Server Backup
Learn how to create a backup of an AWS RDS for SQL Server database and download the backup file to use on another SQL Server instance.
2024-09-16
Running Mistral AI model on AWS Bedrock using Python
Mistral 7B is the first foundation model from Mistral AI, supporting English text generation tasks with natural coding capabilities.
2024-04-03 (first published: 2024-03-21)
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Python script to dynamically query any database using bedrock generative ai
Any user who has a backend in AWS can leverage python to query the database and generate insights on the data by leveraging bedrock and langchain library
2024-03-21
1,042 reads
Python script to write SQL using Amazon Bedrock Generative AI
In this script we will leverage the capabilities of Amazon Bedrock's Generative AI service to author SQL statements.
2024-02-03
627 reads
Interesting Aurora MySQL Feature: The Buffer Pool Survives Restarts
Lemme start this off by saying this is probably irrelevant to you. (It’s irrelevant to me, too.)
2024-01-05
PowerShell Commands to Administer Virtual Machines on Amazon AWS - Part 2
Learn about various PowerShell commands that can be used to administer virtual machines on Amazon AWS.
2023-12-04
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Identities and Sequences III
When thinking of the Identity property for auto incrementing columns and sequences for the same action, which can be used with the BIGINT data type?
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