Leveraging SQL Server in Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines - The Important Details

Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines is a robust infrastructure for SQL Server, providing the full benefits of infrastructure-as-a-service offering in Microsoft data centers. SQL Server in a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine enable both low overall TCO and an efficient platform for enterprise level workloads. This session will examine the critical facets beyond the mere provision of the SQL VM, and look at the characteristics and considerations for tuning, optimizing, and the key indicators for monitoring performance. We’ll look at special consideration for High-Availability and Disaster Recovery, and pay a little special attention on scalability.