Mastering Azure SQL Managed Instance

A Practical Guide to Building Scalable, Secure, and Cost-Effective Cloud Databases

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

609 kr

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Beskrivning

Azure SQL Managed Instance is one of the most powerful options for modernizing SQL Server workloads in the cloud. This practical guide shows IT professionals, architects, DBAs, and developers how to adopt, operate, and optimize the platform in real-world enterprise environments. Whether you are planning your first migration or improving an existing deployment, the book provides clear guidance grounded in hands-on experience.Readers learn how to evaluate deployment models, manage performance, strengthen security posture, and design for long-term scalability. The book also explains key architectural decisions that influence cost, availability, continuity, and governance. Advanced topics such as cross-region high availability, hybrid connectivity, monitoring, and automation help you build a resilient cloud data platform that aligns with business goals.Mastering Azure SQL Managed Instance offers a structured roadmap for navigating the trade-offs, challenges, and opportunities of cloud adoption. With practical insights drawn from production environments, it equips teams to reduce operational overhead, improve reliability, and evolve their cloud data strategy with confidence and clarity.What You Will Learn:Support long-term scalability and agility through cloud-native design patterns.\Follow a structured roadmap for migrating from on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance.Make informed architectural decisions that influence performance, cost, and availability.Strengthen compliance and governance with built-in Azure security and management features.Evolve a cloud data platform with clarity, strategic alignment, and confidence.Who This Book Is ForDatabase administrators, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and IT managers who plan, execute, or optimize migrations from on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance. It is also suitable for technical decision-makers seeking practical, real-world guidance to align cloud adoption with business and operational goals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2027-05-23
Mått:178 x 254 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Förlag:APress
ISBN:9798868827662

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Mer om författaren

Stephen A. Muliokela is a technology leader with extensive experience in enterprise data systems, cloud architecture, and operational excellence. A Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, he has more than a decade of hands-on work modernizing Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms. His background in data engineering, automation, and cloud solutions architecture enables him to design and optimize high-performance, resilient data systems. A frequent conference speaker and educator, he provides practical guidance on building enterprise-grade data solutions and leading successful cloud transformation initiatives.

Innehållsförteckning

Part I.- Introduction and Fundamentals.- 1. What Is Azure SQL Managed Instance.- 2. Architecture and Core Features.- 3. Evaluating Azure SQL Managed Instance Free Offer.- 4. Pricing and Licensing.- Part II.- Provisioning and Configuration.- 5. Provisioning Azure SQL Managed Instance.- 6. Network Configuration.- 7. Performance Configuration.- 8. Understanding Update Policies.- 9. The Azure SQL MI-Off-Switch.- Part III.- Migration Strategies and Tools.- 10. Choosing the Right Migration Path.- 11. Native Backup and Restore.- 12. Migrating with Log Replay Service (LRS).- 13. Managed Instance Link.- 14. Using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).- Part IV.- Administration and Maintenance.- 15. Day-to-Day Management.- 16. Monitoring and Alerting.- 17. Patching, Upgrades, and Maintenance.- Part V.- Business Continuity and High Availability.- 18. Business Continuity.- 19. High Availability and Reliability.- 20. Backup Strategy and Restore-Based Continuity Options.- 21. Failover Groups.- Part VI.- Advanced Scenarios.- 22. Artificial Intelligence in Azure Managed Instance.- 23. Using Replication, Distributed Queries, and Linked Servers.- 24. Advanced SQL Features: Service Broker, CLR, and Beyond.- 25. Performance Tuning in Managed Instance.- Part VII.- Security and Compliance.- 26. Auditing, Threat Detection, and Advanced Security Controls.- 27. Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Policy. Enforcement.- Part VIII.- DevOps and Automation.- 28. CI/CD Pipelines with Azure DevOps.- 29. Automating Administration with PowerShell, CLI, and REST APIs.