SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines: A hands-on guide to provisioning Microsoft SQL Server on Azure VMs

Learn how to combine SQL Server's analytics with Azure's flexibility and  hybrid connectivity to achieve industry-leading performance and  manageability for your cloud database.
Key FeaturesUnderstand  platform availability for SQL Server in AzureExplore the benefits and  deployment choices offered by SQL IaaSGet to grips with deploying SQL  Server on the Linux development ecosystemBook Description
Deploying  SQL Server on Azure virtual machines allows you to work on full versions  of SQL Server in the cloud without having to maintain on-premises  hardware. The book begins by introducing you to the SQL portfolio in  Azure and takes you through SQL Server IaaS scenarios, before explaining  the factors that you need to consider while choosing an OS for SQL  Server in Azure VMs. As you progress through the book, you'll explore  different VM options and deployment choices for IaaS and understand  platform availability, migration tools, and best practices in Azure. In  later chapters, you'll learn how to configure storage to achieve  optimized performance. Finally, you'll get to grips with the concept of  Azure Hybrid Benefit and find out how you can use it to maximize the  value of your existing on-premises SQL Server.

By the end of this  book, you'll be proficient in administering SQL Server on Microsoft  Azure and leveraging the tools required for its deployment.
What you  will learnChoose an operating system for SQL Server in Azure VMsUse the  Azure Management Portal to facilitate the deployment processVerify  connectivity and network latency in cloudConfigure storage for optimal  performance and connectivityExplore various disaster recovery options  for SQL Server in AzureOptimize SQL Server on LinuxDiscover how to back  up databases to a URLWho this book is for
SQL Server on Azure VMs is  for you if you are a developer, data enthusiast, or anyone who wants to  migrate SQL Server databases to Azure virtual machines. Basic  familiarity with SQL Server and managed identities for Azure resources  will be a plus.
Table of ContentsIntroduction to SQLGetting started  with SQL Server in Azure VMsHero capabilities for SQL Server on Azure  VMsSQL Server on Linux in Azure VMsPerformanceMoving workloads to SQL  Server in Azure VMsHybrid scenarios