Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server introduces scheduling for OS updates

Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server has introduced a new feature that allows customers to view and schedule operating system (OS) updates for RDS provided engine versions (RPEV). This enhancement enables users to manage SQL Server versions that are pre-installed on an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) more effectively. When new OS updates become available for RPEV, customers now have the capability to view these updates, apply them immediately, or schedule them for application during the next maintenance window using RDS Custom APIs.

To access information about available OS updates, customers can utilize the describe-pending-maintenance-actions API. Additionally, they can subscribe to RDS-EVENT-0230 to receive notifications when new updates are released for their database instance. The apply-pending-maintenance-action API allows customers to apply updates immediately or set them to be applied during their next scheduled maintenance window.

These features are designed to help customers efficiently manage and implement OS updates, thereby enhancing the overall management of their database systems. For further information, customers are encouraged to consult the Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server User Guide. These new capabilities are accessible in all AWS Regions where RDS Custom for SQL Server is available.