This blog post is the third in a series that covers designing and implementing hybrid SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Microsoft Azure. You’re on the phone to get a technical issue resolved. You checked the service provider website and noticed that their phone support is available 24/7. You dial the […]
PostGetting Into The “Dating Phase” with the Cloud
This blog post is the first in a series that covers designing and implementing hybrid SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Microsoft Azure. I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of status updates on your social media feeds this past Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re searching for a new partner or in an […]
PostWhy SQL Server Professionals Need To Learn Cloud Computing
Growing up, my mom required us to help with household chores. And, I’m so glad she did. I remember doing my own laundry when I was 9 years old – with no washing machine nor dryer. Being in a private school didn’t help either – I had to get my school uniform ready before the […]
Post5 Reasons Why Microsoft Azure Can Be A Cost Effective Data Center Solution For Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Do you still remember the very first time you have had your hands on a mobile phone? I sure do. Because back in those days, you need to sign up with a mobile phone service provider to have a phone and use their service. You choose from the different plans available from the service provider […]
PostOutsourcing Your SQL Server Data Archival Process
When I first started driving in North America, one of the things that I noticed along the freeway is a self-storage facility. Having not seen one before, I asked my dad what they were for – they are space rented out on a short-term basis where you can keep your personal stuff. If people don’t have enough space […]
PostRunning a SQL Server Failover Clustered Instance on Microsoft Azure
When I started working with virtual machines on Microsoft Azure last year, one of the first test that I did was to configure SQL Server Availability Groups in a hybrid configuration. The configuration consists of a failover clustered instance on production data center for local high availability and an Availability Group replica on Microsoft Azure […]
PostFrom Backup Tape to Microsoft Azure
“Only wimps use tape backup: REAL men just upload their important stuff on ftp, and let the rest of the world mirror it” – Linus Torvalds – I really don’t have a clue whether that quote was intended as a joke or not but that’s beside the point. If you’ve worked in the IT industry for a […]