Azure SQL Database

SQL Server 2005 end of support is closing in – Are you ready?

Shantha Kumari

The extended support for Microsoft SQL 2005 is closing in fast. The April 12, 2016 deadline will be your cut off date for making the shift to the Azure SQL Cloud Database or upgrade to the new SQL Server 2014 version. This means that there will be no security updates or upgrades after that date resulting in higher maintenance costs and a less secure and stable business infrastructure.

With just 3 months to go, the alternatives are SQL Server 2014 on-premises or Microsoft Azure SQL Database in the cloud. Upgrade your database today to see dramatic performance gains and new high availability features. Easily scale and onramp to the cloud while maintaining security, support, and compliance.

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Updates to Azure SQL Database V12

Shantha Kumari

The only thing constant in the Cloud Infrastructure environment is change. In line with that concept, Azure has rolled the new Version 12 for the SQL Database. Whether it is related to the numerous Cloud applications or the backend infrastructure supporting it, a valid and secure Database is required for the smooth operation.

 

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Here’s how you can take full advantage of the new features and upgrades to the new Azure SQL Database Version 12.

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Azure SQL Databases Service Tiers and Performance Options

Shantha Kumari

Microsoft Azure has a new way for subscribers to use its SQL Database. The new subscription model offers three service tiers: Basic, Standard and Premium. They will slowly phase out the previous existing service tiers: Web and Business. The new tiers are planned to deliver more predictable performance, simplify billing and avoid costly workarounds.

Depending on the workload and their business requirements, subscribes can opt for any of the service tiers. You can have a single database with defined characteristics and pricing, or multiple databases. In both cases, Basic, Standard and Premium tiers are available.

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