The Benefits of Loading Microsoft SQL Server Database to S3

The Benefits of Loading Microsoft SQL Server Database to S3

The Benefits of Loading Microsoft SQL Server Database to S3
Organizations today are continually exploring avenues to optimize database management. While each has
its advantages and has served the needs of enterprises for long, the more recent cloud-based platforms
offer a host of benefits and cutting-edge technologies that have taken computing and storage capabilities
to the next level.

One of the comparatively latest platforms is the cloud-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its
Simple Storage Service (S3). This data warehousing solution is cloud-based and hence offers almost
unlimited storage space in the cloud making data recovery very easy in the event of a disaster and outage.
These are some of the reasons why it makes sense today to load database Microsoft SQL Server to S3.

Here are some of the key advantages of Amazon S3 that make organizations want to backup data to S3.

First, S3 offers unparalleled scalability and durability. Users can scale up and down in usage of storing
and computing resources paying only for the quantum used. Hence, businesses do not have to invest
heavily in expensive hardware or software whenever there is a need for additional resources to meet any
increased demand.

Next, S3 provides reasonably priced storage options with users getting to access various levels at
proportionate rates. With the Storage Class Analysis of S3, it is possible to opt for lower-cost storage
sections depending on the specific access patterns. This transfer is carried out through the S3 Lifecycle
policy.

Another benefit of loading SQL Server to S3 is availing the exclusive Amazon data storage and protection
capabilities in partnership with AWS Partner Network. This Network is among the biggest in the field of
technology and consulting cloud providers. Data is fully secured in S3 as end-to-end encryption features
and other management access tools make sure that data is always protected from any unauthorized access
once data is stored in S3.
Finally, robust access management capabilities, data protection, cost, and replication facilities help to
provide quick data and access controls. Replication of data can be executed both within and outside the
region. The Batch Operations of S3 manages large-scale changes across billions of objects.

These are some of the advantages that make loading databases from Microsoft SQL Server to S3 so
attractive.

Users have the option to load data to S3 in many ways but the most tried method is the manual backup of
SQL Server databases to S3. An S3 storage bucket has to be formed on AWS and an account and
necessary permissions have to be created to access the bucket. The database to be loaded to S3 has to be
exported from the SQL Server to a file. This file with the exported data is finally uploaded to S3. This is
done through the S3 interface or with an optimized tool such as the MSP360 Explorer or PowerShell.

There are other processes too which are fully automated.