Deploy SQL Server in a virtual machine

Deploy SQL Server in a virtual machine

Configure virtual machine sizing, storage, and networking options to ensure adequate performance for your database workloads. Choose and configure appropriate high availability options.

Data Analyst
Database Administrator
Data Engineer
Azure
SQL Server
SQL Database

Module Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Explore the basics of SQL Server in an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering
  • Learn the available options for provisioning and deployment
  • Deploy SQL Server into an Azure Virtual Machine

Units

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with on-premises virtualization technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks.
  • Familiarity with network configuration, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies.
  • Ability to create a on-premises SQL Server database, including the configuration of data files and log files.
  • Experience creating and configuring resources using the Azure portal.