The September 2020 release of Azure Data Studio is now available
The September release of Azure Data Studio is now available. Download Azure Data Studio and review the release notes to get started.Azure Data Studio is a multi-database, cross-platform desktop environment for data professionals using the Microsoft fam …
Hybrid Disaster Recovery Scenarios for SQL Server | Data Exposed
In the conclusion to this two-part series with Allan Hirt, learn how Azure can be used to create disaster recovery solutions for your on premises Microsoft SQL Server instances and databases through the use of built-in availability features of SQL Serv …
Real-time data intelligence and security at the edge with Azure SQL Edge
Today we introduce the availability of Azure SQL Edge, a real-time data engine, optimized for IoT workloads and backed by the security and performance of the same engine that powers SQL Server and Azure SQL.Azure SQL Edge is a small-footprint container …
Track progress of SQL Managed Instance create/scale request
Azure SQL Managed Instance provides management operations that you can use to automatically deploy new managed instances, update instance properties, and delete instances when no longer needed. All management operations can be categorized as follo …
Database copy preview on Azure SQL Database Hyperscale
Database copy provides a way to create a transactionally consistent snapshot of the source database as a new database on the same server or different server. It also enables copy across regions, subscriptions, and Azure tenants using the same or differ …
Azure SQL digital event: Transform your applications with Azure SQL
The impact of COVID-19 has accelerated several trends that already existed in the database world. Overnight, many companies have seen traffic on external and internal applications skyrocket as people adjust to the new normal. The urgency to move from o …
How to Shut Off Public Connectivity to Azure SQL Database | Data Exposed
In this episode with Rohit Nayak, we cover how to deny public network access settings for Azure SQL Database. Customers can use this setting to block all public access via firewall rules and exclusively rely on private endpoint connections. Watch on Da …
An Introduction to Microsoft Hybrid SQL Server Solutions | Data Exposed
In the first episode of this two-part series with Allan Hirt, learn how to leverage on premises infrastructure for Microsoft SQL Server deployments while also taking advantage of the benefits of Azure at the same time. Using cloud-based resources does …
Cumulative Update #22 for SQL Server 2017 RTM
The 22nd cumulative update release for SQL Server 2017 RTM is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates. To learn more about the release or servicing m …
Azure SQL Edge: Demo, Renewable Energy | Data Exposed
In the last part of this three-part series, Vasiya Krishnan walks us through a demo that shows us how to use Azure SQL Edge to build smarter renewable resources. For an introduction to Azure SQL Edge, watch part one. To see how customers are …
Released: Public Preview for Azure SQL DB Management Pack Update (7.0.25.0)
We are getting ready to release a new version of the Azure SQL DB Management Pack for SCOM (7.0.25.0). We would love to get your feedback on this public preview before the final release. The biggest addition is support for vCore-based pricing ti …
SQL Server IAM page
Hi Guys, welcome to SQL Server Allocation Series, hope you enjoy the post1 and post2. Today, I’m going to show you the detail of IAM page. An Index Allocation Map (IAM) page maps the extents in a 4-GB part of a database file used by an …
Join the Azure SQL/ SQL Server Experts at Microsoft Ignite 2020
Microsoft Ignite 2020 is launching as a free, 48-hour digital event this year (shifting from a week-long, in-person event as it had been in the past). With Ignite going all-digital, it now will now be split into two global events, the first is Septembe …
Azure SQL Edge: Industry Use Cases & Customer Success | Data Exposed
In part two of this three-part series, Vasiya Krishnan shares an example of how customers are using Azure SQL Edge as well as use cases. For an introduction to Azure SQL Edge, watch part one. Watch on Data Exposed Additional Resources:Mic …
Cumulative Update #7 for SQL Server 2019 RTM
The 7th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2019 RTM is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates. To learn more about the release or servicing mo …