In this tip we look at how to configure Azure Data Factory to move data from an on-premises SQL Server database to an Azure SQL Database.

Serious Hacking

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

The biggest government hack ever occurred recently. At least until the next one happens.

Improve the Performance of Your Azure SQL Database (and Save Money!) with Automatic Tuning

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Automatic tuning

Organizations may have many concerns about performance when migrating databases to Azure. Fortunately, Microsoft provides some great tools to help improve performance and save money. In this article, Monica Rathbun explains how to take advantage of these features.

Shrinking SQL Server Backup Files and Speeding Up Backups

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Database Journal

SQL Server

With backup compression you can speed up our backups, while making your backups smaller.

Dealing with Failure

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

A minor disaster in Colorado reminds Steve about the need to prepare, and think about the failure points in our preparations.

The V1 Team’s Doomed Redesign

by Kendra Little

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

A new version of an existing application doesn't always provide an upgrade.

What are Inline Indexes?

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Inline Function

New releases of SQL Server arrive at a quick pace, and it's difficult to keep up with the many features introduced in each version. In this article, Phil Factor reviews a feature you may have missed, inline indexes. He covers the syntax and the many ways they can be used and then performs some performance tests to see if they can make a difference with table variables.