Amazon RDS for SQL Server Supports new custom parameters for native backup and restore
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Amazon RDS for SQL Server has introduced new custom parameters for native backup and restore operations, enhancing database management flexibility.
- New parameters include BLOCKSIZE, MAXTRANSFERSIZE, and BUFFERCOUNT
- Allows fine-tuning of backup and restore processes for improved performance
- Useful for optimizing backup operations for databases with unique characteristics
- Available across all AWS commercial Regions, including AWS GovCloud (US)
- Can be applied to rds_backup_database, rds_restore_database, and rds_restore_log stored procedures
The update provides database administrators more granular control over backup and restore operations, helping to optimize performance and accommodate specific database requirements.
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