With the growing advances in the field of technology and the constant improvisations being introduced to the Azure environment, you can now not just think of reducing the workloads but also help improving the operational efficiency of your people. SQL server on Virtual machine is one of the best tools that can help you achieve your business goals in the best possible manner! It allows the users to manage full server SQL of different versions at ease without having to bother about managing any on-premises hardware. Further, this particular tool is going to assist you in lowering your licensing expenses.
Azure virtual machines run in various geographic locations across the globe, and they even come in a wide range of sizes. In order to work with varying SQL server workloads, you can choose to create a SQL server VM with the right edition, version and definitely the right operating system. You may choose to register your SQL server VM in lightweight management mode, or in full management mode to uncover the amazing benefits that it brings along with itself.
Azure virtual machines run in various geographic locations across the globe, and they even come in a wide range of sizes. In order to work with varying SQL server workloads, you can choose to create a SQL server VM with the right edition, version and definitely the right operating system. You may choose to register your SQL server VM in lightweight management mode, or in full management mode to uncover the amazing benefits that it brings along with itself.
What is so special about SQL Server on Virtual Machine?
SQL Server on Virtual Machine is growing popular day by day and that’s certainly happening due to the plethora of astounding features that this tool brings! With the amazing portal management attribute, this tool allows you to view all your SQL server VMs in a single location. Further, it allows you to enable or disable the SQL specific features directly from that of the portal. With an automated backup feature, you may choose to automate the backup scheduling as and when required. Also, there is a benefit of automated patching wherein you have a configured window during which the SQL server security updates happen to take place. This is certainly going to serve as a merit to you since you can avoid doing them during the peak hours.
Advantages of SQL Server on Virtual Machine
SQL Server on Virtual Machine is being well recognized in the market due to its features and some of them include the Azure key vault integration wherein it allows the system to easily install and configure the Azure key vault on your SQL server VM. There are more such advantages that are listed below:
- Manage your SQL server workloads efficiently
- Boost your SQL server performance and security standards
- No extra cost on registering your VMs with the SQL Server IaaS agent extension
- Provision to enjoy the versatility of VMs
- Lower the cost with pricing offers
- Use disaster recovery license benefits
- Easy configuration of high availability groups
- Automated security updates and configuration management available at free of cost
- Helps you identify the potential threats in real time basis and thus, work upon protection against the same
- Availability of multilayered security controls such as encryption, network security and access control
- More management capabilities and control lie with you!
Bottom line:
SQL Server on Virtual Machine is not just famous due to its licensing features and high availability, but it is also wonderful with its disaster management and recovery features provided by the SQL server. In a nutshell, this tool has got some cool features like ‘pay as you go’ model and all that you might want to own for the smooth functionality of your enterprise.
