Using AWS Launch Wizard to deploy SQL Server Always On Failover Cluster Instances with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
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This article provides a step-by-step guide for deploying SQL Server Always On Failover Cluster Instances using AWS Launch Wizard with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP shared storage.
- AWS Launch Wizard simplifies SQL Server FCI deployment compared to manual configuration
- Supports both single instance and high availability deployment models
- Automates infrastructure sizing, configuration, and deployment through guided wizard steps
- Integrates with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP for shared storage solution
- Includes optional AWS Managed Microsoft AD creation and CloudWatch monitoring
- Provides cost estimation before deployment; deployments take up to 2 hours
- Enables easy cleanup by deleting entire deployment stack from Launch Wizard console
AWS Launch Wizard streamlines SQL Server FCI deployment on AWS, reducing manual configuration steps and enabling customers to leverage NetApp ONTAP storage in the cloud.
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