Database Deployment with Terraform - The Basics
Learn the basics of using Terraform to declaratively specify how to configure resources in infrastructure.
2022-10-17 (first published: 2022-08-26)
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Learn the basics of using Terraform to declaratively specify how to configure resources in infrastructure.
2022-10-17 (first published: 2022-08-26)
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2022-02-28
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This article looks at database migration with the Azure Data Studio extension, making it easy to move databases from an on premises SQL Server to one in Azure.
2021-09-20
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In this article, I will work you through the process of creating elastic jobs in Azure using PowerShell. The elastic jobs are similar to regular agents jobs in SQL Server although they add extra functionality like for example dedicated target groups that can be used in the job step level. Currently, the elastic jobs are […]
2021-06-21 (first published: 2021-05-03)
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Learn how to setup and use Azure SQL Data Sync to synchronize and replicate data from various locations including Azure SQL Database, cloud and on-premises databases.
2021-03-02
Practically every SQL Server Database Administrator operating in an on-premises environment is familiar with Transact-SQL DBCC statements that serve the role of Database Console Commands. However, there are some additional considerations that should be considered when using them in the context of Azure SQL Database deployments.
2020-01-29
Learn about the range of connectivity options available for Azure SQL Database deployments.
2019-12-20
Introduction Developing predefined reports in addition to all the ad-hoc queries have been a part of my daily activities. Often I find my stakeholders asking me to prepare reports in which they want to know something that has never happened. It might sound strange, but yeah, that's what their point of concern is all about. […]
2021-11-26 (first published: 2019-11-04)
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Jon Hayman explains the Azure-tailored metrics and alerts in SQL Monitor that track use of the limited compute resources available to an Azure SQL Elastic Pool, and to each of the databases in it.
2019-05-17
After the announcement of Serveless Azure SQL Datbase at //build/, I decided to give it a try. I have some Basic databases, so what would Serverless mean for me?...
The...
2019-05-15
By Steve Jones
I use ConEmu for my terminal interface. I’m still on Windows 10 at home,...
Creating a Fabric workspace takes about 30 seconds. Restructuring workspaces after people have built...
By Steve Jones
It’s a small change, but a handy one. Flyway Desktop (FWD) now includes the...
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