Manage Azure SQL Database
Understanding Azure SQL Database Management
Azure SQL Database provides a robust platform for your relational data needs. Effective management ensures performance, security, and availability. This section covers the fundamental aspects of managing your Azure SQL Database.
Using the Azure Portal
Navigate and manage your Azure SQL Database resources directly through the intuitive Azure portal interface. Learn about key features like querying, monitoring, and configuration.
Learn MoreCommand-Line Management (SQLCMD)
Utilize SQLCMD for powerful scripting and automation of database tasks. This guide covers connecting, executing queries, and managing your database from the command line.
Learn MoreAutomating with Azure PowerShell
Leverage Azure PowerShell cmdlets to automate complex management workflows, deployments, and routine tasks for your Azure SQL Databases.
Learn MoreOptimizing Performance
Ensure your Azure SQL Database runs at peak efficiency. Discover techniques for performance tuning, index management, and query optimization.
Index Management Strategies
Understand how to create, maintain, and analyze indexes to significantly improve query performance. Learn to identify missing or unused indexes.
Learn MoreQuery Performance Tuning
Master the art of writing efficient SQL queries. Explore tools like Query Store and execution plans to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Learn MoreChoosing the Right Service Tier
Understand the differences between DTU and vCore models and how to select the appropriate service tier and compute size for your workload.
Learn MoreEnhancing Security
Protect your data with robust security measures. This section covers authentication, authorization, threat detection, and data masking.
Authentication and Authorization
Learn about securing access to your database using SQL authentication, Azure Active Directory, and role-based access control.
Learn MoreAdvanced Threat Protection
Implement Azure SQL Threat Detection to identify and respond to potential security threats such as SQL injection and brute-force attacks.
Learn MoreDynamic Data Masking
Explore Dynamic Data Masking to obfuscate sensitive data for non-privileged users, enhancing data privacy.
Learn MoreBackup and Restore Strategies
Ensure business continuity with reliable backup and restore procedures. Understand automatic backups and manual restore options.
Understanding Automatic Backups
Learn about Azure SQL Database's automated backup system, including backup retention policies and backup types.
Learn MorePerforming Restores
Master different restore scenarios, including point-in-time restore, geo-restore, and restoring to a different server.
Learn MoreMonitoring and Alerting
Keep a close eye on your database's health and performance. Set up effective monitoring and alerting mechanisms.
Performance Metrics
Utilize Azure Monitor to track key performance indicators (KPIs) like CPU usage, I/O, and storage consumption.
Learn MoreSetting Up Alerts
Configure alerts based on specific performance thresholds or events to proactively address potential issues.
Learn MoreUsing Query Store
Leverage Query Store for in-depth analysis of query performance history and to track regressions.
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