Azure SQL 12 Features

Introduction

Azure SQL 12 represents a significant evolution in SQL Server technology, designed to enhance performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the key features and benefits.

Key Features

Here's a breakdown of the major enhancements:

Improved Query Optimization: Significant optimizations to query processing, reducing execution time by up to 20%.
Enhanced Data Streaming: Faster and more reliable data streaming capabilities, crucial for real-time analytics.
Increased Scalability: Improved support for both standard and premium scaling strategies, making it easier to adapt to growing workloads.
Enhanced Security: Reinforced security features with improved encryption and auditing.
Support for Azure Functions: Seamless integration with Azure Functions for event-driven processing.

Azure SQL 12 Features – Detailed

Improved Query Optimization

Benefit: Reduced query execution times by up to 20%. Optimized query plans for better performance.

Enhanced Data Streaming

Benefit: Enables real-time data analysis with low latency and improved data quality. Supports a wider range of data formats.

Increased Scalability

Benefit: Easier to scale deployments, supporting future growth with reduced operational overhead.

Improved Security

Benefit: Enhanced security policies and auditing capabilities for data protection.

Azure Functions Integration

Benefit: Simplifies event processing through integration with Azure Functions.

Conclusion

Azure SQL 12 offers a compelling combination of features and improvements, making it an essential upgrade for organizations leveraging SQL Server. Explore the documentation for a deeper understanding.