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Azure SQL Database How-to Guides

Create and Configure an Azure SQL Database

Learn the step-by-step process for provisioning a new Azure SQL Database, including selecting service tiers, configuring firewall rules, and setting up database properties.

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Migrate Your SQL Server Database to Azure SQL

Discover various methods and tools to seamlessly migrate your on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Database with minimal downtime.

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Secure Your Azure SQL Database

Implement robust security measures, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat detection, to protect your data in Azure SQL Database.

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Monitor Performance and Optimize Azure SQL Database

Understand how to use Azure Monitor, Query Performance Insight, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

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Backup and Restore Azure SQL Database

Explore automatic backups, manual backups, and restore options to ensure data availability and disaster recovery for your Azure SQL Database.

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Integrate Azure SQL Database with Applications

Find guidance on connecting your applications (web, mobile, desktop) to Azure SQL Database using various programming languages and frameworks.

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Configure High Availability and Disaster Recovery

Set up geo-replication, active geo-replication, and failover groups to ensure business continuity and resilience for your Azure SQL Database.

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Manage Costs for Azure SQL Database

Learn strategies and best practices for optimizing your Azure SQL Database spending and understanding pricing models.

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