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Restore an Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server instance using a backup from AWS Backup

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This article provides a detailed guide on how to restore an Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server instance using backups from AWS Backup, addressing a current limitation in native backup restoration.

  • AWS Backup supports creating on-demand backups of RDS Custom for SQL Server instances
  • The solution involves creating backups through AWS Backup and then restoring via RDS snapshots
  • Enables extended backup retention beyond the standard 35-day RDS automated backup limit
  • Process includes enabling AWS Backup for RDS, creating on-demand backups, and restoring instances
  • Can be performed through AWS Console or AWS CLI

The solution provides organizations with greater flexibility in managing database backups and meeting long-term data retention requirements while maintaining the benefits of a managed database service.

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