SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** @KenDarlingJr Are you using domain-level accounts (like Managed Service Accounts) when running SQL Server Services? Or are you using local virtual accounts?
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Cloud Lessons Learned: Four Companies Who Migrated Their SQL Data
With end of support slated for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 in July of 2019, it’s time to consider your next steps and ensure your on-premises apps and services continue running smoothly. For a simp...
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** @skreebydba 1/2 The ideal and recommended upgrade sequence is to: 1. Upgrade all secondary replicas first 2. Failover from the current Primary to one of the upgraded secondary replicas 3. Run sp_vupgrade_replication on the new primary 4. Upgrade the old primary (now secondary) replica
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** @skreebydba 2/2 Assuming there is a failover before step #4 was run, CDC functionality will continue to run without any issues. This improvement was default in SQL 2017 RTM, so you do not need anything extra for SQL 2017.
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** Did you know #data analytics in #Azure is 14 times faster than other cloud providers? Get the free e-book and learn how to maximize your business intelligence investments: https://t.co/LO1Zb9ROk1
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Four Ways to Maximize Your Business Intelligence Investments
If your company is like many others, you’re exploring ways to get as much value as possible out of the investments you’ve made in your data program. This may include implementing data security, uni...
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Seven Key Principles of Cloud Security and Privacy
Navigating the dimensions of cloud security and following best practices in an ever-changing regulatory landscape is a tough job—and the stakes are high. Plus, the more complex your infrastructure ...
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** Take a closer look at the steps required to migrate your #database workloads from on-premises to #AzureSQLDB. Download the white paper: https://t.co/G4G6LFUGkg
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Choosing Your Database Migration Path to Azure
Reclaim the valuable time and resources you’re losing with traditional on-premises SQL Server implementations by migrating to Azure SQL Database. This white paper will guide you through the thought...
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** @NicholasMayne Hi Nicholas, please post this question to the forum for assistance: https://t.co/J2wCmsNpUI. Thanks!
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** Discover how the world’s fourth-largest brewery, @CarlsbergGroup, adds security and lowers costs with #Azure migration, including SAP: https://t.co/oaS1uYboes
Microsoft Customers Stories
Carlsberg Group adds security, lowers costs, with Azure migration including SAP
Technical StoryCarlsberg Group has become the world’s fourth-largest brewery through a philosophy of pursuing the best for its customers. When the company found itself with 12 months left on its datacenter lease, the 171-year-old Carlsberg Group knew it was…
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Data Warehouse in the Cloud Benchmark
See how SQL Data Warehouse outperforms other cloud providers as a scalable, highly performant, analytical cloud solution at an unmatched performance and value based on the ...
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** Simplify your path to the #cloud with database migration essentials. Get the e-book: https://t.co/J9NzUh89ee
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Cloud Database Migration Essentials
Learn the essentials of database migration and simplify your path to the cloud—while minimizing risk and disruption to your business. Get started with a plan for greater scalability, cost savings, ...
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** @monah1984 1/2 Kerberos authentication is used in the context of Windows Authentication. If you're running SQL Server on Ubuntu and want to use Kerberos, the Ubuntu server and SQL Server on Ubuntu need to be configured to use Active Directory authentication https://t.co/Y2rpQ23Dzz.
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Tutorial: Use AD authentication for SQL Server on Linux - SQL Server
This tutorial provides the configuration steps for AD authentication for SQL Server on Linux.
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** @monah1984 2/2 SQL Authentication is supported out-of-the-box.
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** @PearlKnows Hi Robert, which database and version are you using?
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** RT @msdev: Follow a deep dive session on setting up Vnet firewall rules to restrict access from a specific Vnet and subnet. Watch the #Data Exposed show: https://t.co/9AnmTPGgQi https://t.co/cxVG6nNICp
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Demo – Vnet Firewall Rules for SQL Database
This session does a deep dive into one of the network access controls for Sql Database i.e. setting up Vnet firewall rules to restrict access from a specific Vnet and subnet. Read more about Vnet Fire
SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** Are you prepared for the transition to the #cloud? If you're a DBA, now is the time to get started by downloading The Essential Guide to Data in the Cloud: A Handbook for DBAs: https://t.co/oSLchW0H4o
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Cloud Data Services for DBAs | Microsoft Azure
Learn how Microsoft Azure cloud data services help database administrators (DBAs) in the transition of their data, skills, and experience to the cloud.
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SQLServer Just tweeted ********************************************** Announcing the September release of #Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio). We cover the key highlights, here: https://t.co/9nYGuzBddm https://t.co/FqWyVgf3Eb
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The September release of Azure Data Studio is now available - SQL Server Blog
Today we’re announcing the September release of Azure Data Studio (formerly known as SQL Operations Studio) is now available. Download Azure Data Studio and review the Release notes to get started. Please note: After downloading Azure Data Studio, click Yes…
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Lessons learned when migrating SAP to the cloud
Like many companies, Microsoft uses SAP for mission-critical business functions for finance, human resources, and global trade. When it came time to move our SAP estate to the cloud we went through a process of planning and assessment prior to migration.…