Azure SQL Database is Microsoft’s Database as a Service in the cloud. This course, Azure SQL Database for the SQL Server DBA, will show you some of the similarities to SQL Server but also why experienced DBAs will still need to learn some of the key differences. You will get to see the differences in management, high availability, performance, and monitoring of this cloud-first solution. You will also learn about the different service model and tiers that are specific to Azure SQL Database and how to migrate successfully to the platform. When you’re finished with the course, you will understand how to leverage your existing SQL Server skills and apply them to a successful Azure SQL Database project.
Author Name: Warner Chaves
Author Description:
Warner is a SQL Server Certified Master, MVP, and Solutions Architect at Pythian, a global Canada-based company specializing in data and infrastructure services. A brief stint in .NET programming led to his early DBA formation, working for enterprise customers in Hewlett-Packard’s ITO organization. From HP he transitioned to his current position at Pythian, managing multiple clients of different sizes and industries. He leads a highly-talented team of data professionals that keep things running … more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• What Is Azure SQL Database?
  20mins
• Connecting and Managing Azure SQL Database
  19mins
• Understanding the Service Tiers
  33mins
• Recovery in Azure SQL Database
  29mins
• Migrating to and from Azure SQL Database
  32mins
• Monitoring and Tuning Azure SQL Database
  30mins