SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines is 100% compatible with on-premises SQL Server. That means migration can be as simple as transferring a current SQL Server database instance to the Azure ...

As a result, according to Canonical's press release, "Customers on Microsoft Azure can launch fully supported instances of SQL Server 2017 or SQL Server 2019 -- Web, Standard, and Enterprise ...

Hackers are targeting Azure virtual machines (VM) using flawed Microsoft SQL servers as a stepping stone, security researchers have revealed. Microsoft’s experts recently reported observing the ...

Also interesting is a new pay-as-you-go billing model for SQL server through Azure Arc, Microsoft’s platform for managing cloud and on-premises resources. Using a connection to Azure Arc, which ...

Joey on SQL Server Top Tips To Make SQL Server Run Faster on Azure VMs Storage and performance can be quite different in the cloud. It's important to choose the right VM size and configure your ...

Joey on SQL Server How Telemetry Is Making SQL Server and Azure SQL Better: Part 1 In the first of this two-part series, Microsoft's lead SQL architect explains how the company collects -- and ...

For SQL Server and Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2, you’ll get free ESUs on Azure until July 12, 2025; Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 extended support goes away on October 10, 2026.