E-Books →Azure SQL Revealed The Next–Generation Cloud Database with AI and Microsoft Fabric

If you know SQL Server, you will love this book. You will be able to take your existing knowledge of SQL Server and translate that knowledge into the world of cloud services from the Microsoft Azure platform, and in particular into Azure SQL. This book provides information never seen before about the history and architecture of Azure SQL. Author Bob Ward is a leading expert with access to and support from the Microsoft engineering team that built Azure SQL and related database cloud services. He presents powerful, behind-the-scenes insights into the workings of one of the most popular database cloud services in the industry. This book also brings you the latest innovations for Azure SQL including Azure Arc, Hyperscale, generative AI applications, Microsoft Copilots, and integration with the Microsoft Fabric.
What You Will LearnKnow the history of Azure SQLDeploy, configure, and connect to Azure SQLChoose the correct way to deploy SQL Server in AzureMigrate existing SQL Server instances to Azure SQLMonitor and tune Azure SQL's performance to meet your needsEnsure your data and application are highly availableSecure your data from attack and theftLearn the latest innovations for Azure SQL including HyperscaleLearn how to harness the power of AI for generative data-driven applications and Microsoft Copilots for assistanceLearn how to integrate Azure SQL with the unified data platform, the Microsoft Fabric
Who This Book Is For
This book is designed to teach SQL Server in the Azure cloud to the SQL Server professional. Anyone who operates, manages, or develops applications for SQL Server will benefit from this book. Readers will be able to translate their current knowledge of SQL Server―especially of SQL Server 2019 and 2022―directly to Azure. This book is ideal for database professionals looking to remain relevant as their customer base moves into the cloud.