A Host of Exciting New Features Arrive to Azure SQL
We use the range of Azure SQL in our apps and we are excited to see quite a lot of new features hit Azure SQL recently.
Auditing for Azure SQL Database Now Supports User-Assigned Managed Identity
Auditing Azure SQL Database now supports user-assigned managed identity on top of the existing authentication methods: system-assigned managed identity and storage access keys.
Azure SQL Options– What to Use and When
In this blog we take a look at the Azure SQL options available, compare the use cases, features, Azure differentiators and more. As well as help you resolve the Azure SQL Managed Instance vs Azure SQL Database decision for your organisation.
The Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform
The announcement of the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform provides a single powerful platform for databases, analytics and data governance.
Tips to Migrate from SQL Server to Azure SQL
One of the key goals of a Data Platform modernisation program is thinking about what to do with your SQL Servers. So here we are going to give some high-level tips to migrate from SQL Server to the cloud.
Always Encrypted with Secure Enclaves for Azure SQL Database – Now Generally Available
Now released to general availability – always encrypted with secure enclaves increases confidential computing of Azure SQL. It helps to prevent sensitive data from being removed by rogue administrators, DBAs or cloud operators.
Azure SQL Database – Security Features
Azure SQL Database offers many features to build a comprehensive, secure and stable data platform. Here we explore the range of security features available.
Free Azure SQL Administration eBook for DBAs
We wanted to share with the Database Administrators (DBAs) of our clients, this great free Azure SQL Administration eBook being offered by Microsoft. Many DBAs are unsure what skills need to be added to their existing skill set or how best to get up to speed. This course/eBook is a great answer.
Azure SQL Database DTU Versus vCore
Using a DTU (Database Transaction Unit) based model was always the way to size and configure an Azure SQL Database, that was until recently where Microsoft developed a vCore based model to size cloud-based databases. This article will compare at a high level these very different options and why you would select one model over the other.