A virtual network like its name suggests is an imaginary network created within Azure to give users the feel of having a private network within the cloud. This […]
Creating a Web App Role and Website in Azure
In this second post we explore how to create a Web App in which we can host a website and then bind our Public IP Address. In order […]
Adding a Public IP to Azure
In this post I show how to get a new Public IP provisioned for use with Web applications from the Azure Management Portal. It all starts with an […]
administration / Azure / MSSQL
SQL 2016 – Basic Availability Groups
With database mirroring out of the picture a question on most SMEs mind was how can we get HA on our SQL machines now? Database mirroring was a […]
Using Azure Scheduler
Azure scheduler is a feature that allows users to schedule activities within Azure. Scheduler works by first creating job collections. This is a great way to automate the […]
Setting up Integrated Security / Windows Authentication with Azure SQL Databases
In this lengthy post I explain how to setup Azure AD Authenticated users such that they may be used to connect to SQL Database hosted in Azure. Users […]
Upgrading existing Azure databases to V12
V12 of Azure database has been out for some time now. Combined with all the new features being released in Azure and PowerBI it makes sense to upgrade. […]
Very Large datasets GB to TB – Where to get them for free?
Every once in a while I need a very large dataset to work with, most often this required creating dummy data using one of my favorite data generators […]
SQL 2016 – Stretch database in detail –CTP 2.3 screenshots with BOL corrected now
If you have been following the buzz around MS SQL 2016 you would surely have heard of Stretch database. The concept is interesting and new and probably something […]
Did you know you can launch a trail version of SQL 2016 Azure VM?
But you will be charged for it because it launches the VM under your Azure account and will be billed as per usage. However you can register for […]