Azure SQL Fundamentals
Introduction to Azure SQL
Azure SQL history
Launch of Windows Azure
Evolution of database services on Azure
Azure SQL deployment options
SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
IaaS vs. PaaS
Versionless database services
SQL Managed Instance
SQL Database
Elastic database pool
Azure SQL deployment options
Purchasing models, service tiers, and hardware choices
Management interfaces for Azure SQL
Secure your data with Azure SQL
Security capabilities and tasks
Network security
Azure SQL Database
Allow access to Azure services
Firewall rules
Virtual network rules
Private Link for an Azure SQL Database instance
An Azure SQL managed instance
Identity and access
Role-based access control
Authentication
Deliver consistent performance with Azure SQL
Performance capabilities
Configure and maintain performance
Monitor and troubleshoot performance
Deploy highly available solutions by using Azure SQL
Backup and restore
Point in time restore (PITR)
Long-term retention (LTR)
High availability by service tier
Availability Zones
Availability and consistency
Configure and monitor the availability
Putting it all together with Azure SQL
Architect global scale and secure access
An application running on an Azure VM
Mission-critical application
Opportunities in Azure