Managing Azure SQL Database
This section provides comprehensive guidance on managing your Azure SQL Database instances, covering deployment, configuration, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.
Key Management Tasks
- Deployment: Learn how to create and deploy Azure SQL Databases and elastic pools using various tools and methods.
- Configuration: Understand how to configure server-level and database-level settings, including security, performance, and networking.
- Monitoring & Performance: Explore tools and techniques for monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing resource utilization.
- Backup & Restore: Discover how Azure SQL Database handles automatic backups and how to perform manual backups and restores.
- Security: Implement robust security measures, including authentication, authorization, data encryption, and threat detection.
- High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Configure solutions for ensuring business continuity and resilience.
- Cost Management: Understand pricing models and strategies for managing costs effectively.
Tools for Management
Azure SQL Database can be managed using a variety of tools:
- Azure Portal: A web-based interface for managing all Azure resources, including SQL Database.
- Azure CLI: A powerful command-line interface for scripting and automating management tasks.
- Azure PowerShell: Another command-line option for managing Azure resources.
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS): A desktop tool for database administration and development.
- Azure Data Studio: A cross-platform database tool for data professionals.
- REST APIs: Programmatic access to Azure SQL Database management functionalities.
Management Scenarios
Explore common management scenarios and best practices:
- Automating SQL Database Deployments with ARM Templates
- Monitoring Performance with Query Store
- Configuring Firewall Rules for Secure Access
- Implementing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Setting up Active Geo-Replication
Azure CLI command to list databases:
az sql db list --resource-group MyResourceGroup --server MyServer