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Power of Azure B Series Virtual Machines

DZone

In the world of cloud computing, virtual machines (VMs) have revolutionized the way businesses operate by providing scalable and flexible computing resources. Among the multitude of VM options available, Azure B Series Virtual Machines stand out as a cost-effective and efficient choice for various workloads.

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Azure Virtual Machines for SQL Server Usage

SQL Performance

One initial, easy step to moving your SQL Server on-premises workloads to the cloud is using Azure VMs to run your SQL Server workloads in an infrastructure as a service (IaaS) scenario. One important choice you will still have to make is what type and size of Azure virtual machine you want to use for your existing SQL Server workload.

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AMD EPYC Processors in Azure Virtual Machines

SQL Performance

Back on December 5, 2017, Microsoft announced that they were using AMD EPYC 7551 processors in their storage-optimized Lv2-Series virtual machines. These VMs are not available in all regions, so you will want to check the availability in the Azure region that you are interested in using. Azure Lsv2 Details. 10 x 1.9TB NVMe SSD.

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Updated Azure SQL Database Tier Options

SQL Performance

Azure SQL Database is Microsoft's database-as-a-service offering that provides a tremendous amount of flexibility. Microsoft is continually working on improving their products and Azure SQL Database is no different. Microsoft is continually working on improving their products and Azure SQL Database is no different.

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Azure SQL Managed Instance Performance Considerations

SQL Performance

Azure SQL Database Managed Instance became generally available in late 2018. For this article, I'll only be covering configurations using the Gen5 processors. Each service tier supports anywhere from 4 to 80 logical CPUs — also known as virtual cores, or vCores. Memory is allocated at approximately 5.1 GB per vCore.

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Mastering Hybrid Cloud Strategy

Scalegrid

This article will explore hybrid cloud benefits and steps to craft a plan that aligns with your unique business challenges. On-Premises Data Center A hybrid cloud architecture necessitates that an organization retains full authority over its physical or virtual infrastructure within the private cloud segment.

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What Is a Workload in Cloud Computing

Scalegrid

This article analyzes cloud workloads, delving into their forms, functions, and how they influence the cost and efficiency of your cloud infrastructure. This applies to both virtual machines and container-based deployments. This need is often referred to as “workload optimization.”

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