Running Microsoft SQL Server on Amazon EC2 instances powered by Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) offers a dependable environment for application deployment. This setup combines the cost-effectiveness, scalability, and flexibility of Amazon EC2 with the renowned reliability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, all backed by AWS premium support with assistance from both Red Hat and Microsoft. Utilizing a common SQL Server codebase, thanks to the SQL Platform Abstraction Layer (SQLPAL), ensures compatibility between RHEL and Windows Server. Additionally, EC2 instances running RHEL with SQL Server seamlessly integrate with various AWS features, including Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), Amazon CloudWatch, Elastic Load Balancing, and Elastic IPs. This integration simplifies management and monitoring while providing a powerful platform for SQL Server workloads in the AWS cloud.