How-To Guides - Azure SQL Database

Learn the various methods and best practices for securely connecting your applications to Azure SQL Database from different environments.

Connectivity Security SQL Server

Discover how to use built-in tools and services like Azure Monitor to track, diagnose, and optimize the performance of your Azure SQL Database.

Performance Monitoring Azure Monitor

Understand the concepts and steps involved in setting up robust high availability and disaster recovery solutions for your Azure SQL Database.

HA/DR Business Continuity Availability

Explore security features such as firewall rules, Azure Active Directory authentication, transparent data encryption (TDE), and threat detection.

Security Authentication Encryption

Step-by-step guidance on migrating your on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Database using various tools and strategies.

Migration SQL Server Tools

Learn how to configure, manage, and perform restores for your automated backups in Azure SQL Database to protect against data loss.

Backup Restore Data Protection

Tips and strategies for managing and reducing the cost of your Azure SQL Database deployments without compromising performance or availability.

Cost Management Optimization Azure Pricing

Set up active geo-replication for your Azure SQL Database to enable disaster recovery across different Azure regions.

Geo-Replication DR Replication

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