Would you like to master deploying SQL Server in the cloud using Microsoft's Azure platform? With the hands-on guidance in this book, you'll explore how to set up and configure SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines effectively. By the end, you'll have the knowledge to optimize, manage, and deploy your solutions. What this Book will help me do Understand platform availability for SQL Server in Azure Explore SQL Server IaaS and optimize its configuration Master deploying SQL Server on Linux and Windows in Azure Configure high-performance storage options tailored to SQL Server Learn disaster recovery strategies for SQL Server in Azure Author(s) Joey D'Antoni, Louis Davidson, Allan Hirt, and their co-authors bring years of experience in database management, cloud architecture, and technical writing. They aim to provide clear and actionable advice for working efficiently with SQL Server on Azure. Their insights come from real-world projects. Who is it for? This book is for developers, database administrators, and cloud architects who are looking to learn how to deploy SQL Server solutions on Azure Virtual Machines. If you are transitioning workloads to the cloud or need to manage or optimize such environments, this book will equip you with the skills you need. Basic SQL Server knowledge is helpful.

Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2019 is the must-have guide for database professionals eager to leverage the latest advancements in SQL Server 2019. This book covers the features and capabilities that make SQL Server 2019 a powerful tool for managing and analyzing data both on-premises and in the cloud. What this Book will help me do Understand the new features introduced in SQL Server 2019 and their practical applications. Confidently manage and analyze relational, NoSQL, and big data within SQL Server 2019. Implement containerization for SQL Server using Docker and Kubernetes. Migrate and integrate your databases effectively to use Power BI Report Server. Query data from Hadoop Distributed File System with Azure Data Studio. Author(s) The authors of 'Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2019' are subject matter experts including Kellyn Gorman, Allan Hirt, and others. With years of professional experience in database management and SQL Server, they bring a wealth of practical insight and knowledge to the book. Their experience spans roles as administrators, architects, and educators in the field. Who is it for? This book is aimed at database professionals such as DBAs, architects, and big data engineers who are currently using earlier versions of SQL Server or other database platforms. It is particularly well-suited for professionals aiming to understand and implement SQL Server 2019's new features. Readers should have basic familiarity with SQL Server and RDBMS concepts. If you're looking to explore SQL Server 2019 to improve data management and analytics in your organization, this book is for you.

Ensuring 24/7 database availability is crucial to your company’s success. Discover the best ways to help keep your critical, Microsoft SQL Server 2000–based systems up and running—and secure—with this in-depth guide, straight from the source.