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SQL Server on Azure Virtual machineSQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines enables you to use full versions of SQL Server in the cloud without having to manage any on-premises hardware. SQL Server virtual machines (VMs) also simplify licensing costs when you pay as you go. Azure virtual machines run in many different geographic regions around the world. They also offer a variety of machine sizes. The virtual machine image gallery allows you to create a SQL Server VM with the right version, edition, and operating system. This makes virtual machines a good option for many different SQL Server workloads. Key Features of Using SQL Server on Azure Virtual machine1) Automated updatesSQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines can use Automated Patching to schedule a maintenance window for installing important windows and SQL Server updates automatically. 2) Automated backupsSQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines can take advantage of Automated Backup, which regularly creates backups of your database to blob storage. You can also manually use this technique. Azure also offers an enterprise-class backup solution for SQL Server running in Azure VMs. A fully-managed backup solution, it supports Always On availability groups, long-term retention, point-in-time recovery, and central management and monitoring. 3) High availabilityIf you require high availability, consider configuring SQL Server Availability Groups. This involves multiple instances of SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines in a virtual network. You can configure your high-availability solution manually, or you can use templates in the Azure portal for automatic configuration. For an overview of all high-availability options, see High Availability and Disaster Recovery for SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines. 4) PerformanceAzure virtual machines offer different machine sizes to meet various workload demands. SQL Server VMs also provide automated storage configuration, which is optimized for your performance requirements. Create and manage Azure SQL resources with the Azure portalThe Azure portal provides a single page where you can manage all of your Azure SQL resources including your SQL virtual machines. 1) To access the Azure SQL resources page, select Azure SQL in the Azure portal menu, or search for and select Azure SQL from any page.2) To manage existing resources, select the desired item in the list. To create new Azure SQL resources, select + Add.3) After selecting + Add, view additional information about the different options by selecting Show details on any tile.4) Provide basic detailsOn the Basics tab, provide the following information:
5) Under Instance details:
6) Under Administrator account, provide a username, such as azureuser and a password. The password must be at least 12 characters long and meet the defined complexity requirements. 7) Under Inbound port rules, choose Allow selected ports and then select RDP (3389) from the drop-down. SQL Server settingsOn the SQL Server settings tab, configure the following options:
3) Change any other settings if needed, and then select Review + create. Create the SQL Server VMOn the Review + create tab, review the summary, and select Create to create SQL Server, resource group, and resources specified for this VM. You can monitor the deployment from the Azure portal. The Notifications button at the top of the screen shows basic status of the deployment. Deployment can take several minutes. Connect to SQL Server
What is SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines?SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines enables you to use full versions of SQL Server in the cloud without having to manage any on-premises hardware. SQL Server virtual machines (VMs) also simplify licensing costs when you pay as you go. Azure virtual machines run in many different geographic regions around the world.
Is Azure SQL server Iaas or PaaS?Azure SQL Database is a relational database-as-a-service (DBaaS) hosted in Azure that falls into the industry category of Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
What type of SQL is Azure SQL?Azure SQL Database is a managed version of the widely used Microsoft SQL Server database.
Can you install SQL Server on an Azure VM?You can deploy a Windows Server VM (without SQL Server installed on it) and use the SQL sysprep process to generalize SQL Server on Azure VM (Windows) with the SQL Server installation media.
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