Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Implement SQL in Azure
• Skill 1:1: Deploy a Microsoft Azure SQL Database
• Skill 1:2: Plan for SQL Server installation
• Skill 1:3: Deploy SQL Server instances
• Skill 1:4: Deploy SQL Server databases to Azure virtual machines
• Chapter 2 Manage databases and instances
• Skill 2.1: Configure secure access to Microsoft Azure SQL databases
• Skill 2.2: Configure SQL Server performance settings
• Skill 2.3: Manage SQL Server instances
• Chapter 3 Manage Storage
• Skill 3.1: Manage SQL Storage
• Skill 3.2: Perform database maintenance

About the Author

Joseph D’Antoni is a Senior Consultant and Microsoft Data Platform MVP with over 20 years of experience working in both Fortune 500 and smaller firms. He is a Principal Consultant for Denny Cherry & Associates and lives in Malvern, PA.

Scott Klein loves data. His passion for data brought him to Cloud and Devices where he continues to help developers and companies grok the benefits of cloud computing.