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SQL Server 2022: Azure Integration, Query Intelligence, Security, and Data Virtualization | SQLYARD Leave a Comment / Articles, Cloud and Azure / By SQLYARD SQL Server 2022: Azure Integration, Query Intelligence, Security, and Data Virtualization By SQLYARD · SQLYARD.com · Updated June 2026 · Estimated read: 12–15 min SQL Server 2022 (16.x) SQL Server 2022

In our previous discussion, we delved into the realm of operational databases within the Microsoft Data Platform, recognizing the divergent nature of analytic databases such as data warehouses in the cloud environment. Operational databases prioritize hardware and architecture for optimal write throughput, contrasting with the focus of analytic databases on large batch data ingestion and

The rapid evolution of cloud services demands a nuanced understanding of the current state of transactional database solutions within the Microsoft Data Platform, encompassing Azure services, with a comparative exploration of options available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Given the dynamic nature of cloud technology, what may be the optimal solution today could evolve within

Unleash the Power of AI with Copilot for Azure SQL Database In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, innovation is the key to staying ahead. Enter Copilot for Azure SQL Database, an exciting new tool that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize database management. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting

Microsoft Fabric is a unified analytics solution tailored for enterprises, encompassing data movement, data science, Real-Time Analytics, and business intelligence functionalities. It presents a complete array of services, including data lake management, data engineering, and data integration, consolidated into a single platform. By opting for Fabric, there’s no need to assemble disparate services from various

Azure Monitor is a powerful tool that helps users to monitor the health and performance of their Azure SQL Database. It provides real-time metrics and insights into the state of one’s database, as well as allows for easily configurable alerts to help notify users whenever an issue arises. In addition, Azure Monitor enables users to

Azure is a powerful cloud platform that offers high availability for your mission-critical applications and data. One of the key features of Azure is the ability to create highly resilient environments through its availability zones, which are isolated data centers within a single region that are built to handle extreme levels of traffic. This makes

Azure Data Studio is a data management tool that allows you to work with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse. It includes an editor for T-SQL and a variety of tools for managing and deploying databases. Azure Data Studio is a free and open-source tool, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.