Nov 18, 2025 · Learn how to run full editions of SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines in the cloud without having to manage any on-premises hardware.

Find documentation about SQL Server installed to Azure virtual machines, both Windows and Linux.

Jul 24, 2025 · We can use an SQL server on Azure Virtual machines by running a virtual machine in Azure and installing an SQL server in it. Each instance can support multiple different databases.

In this section, we deploy an Azure VM for SQL Server using the Azure portal. Azure offers SQL virtual machines as a pre-configured SQL Server for quick deployments. In the Azure portal, go to …

Find documentation about SQL Server installed to Azure virtual machines, both Windows and Linux.

Apr 28, 2025 · This guide will provide a comprehensive, step-by-step explanation of deploying, configuring, managing, and optimizing SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine (VM).

Dec 12, 2025 · This guide focuses on four capabilities: VM registration with minimal setup, automated backup scheduling, storage pool configuration, and Always On availability group membership. SQL …

What are the differences between SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines and Azure SQL Managed Instance? SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines is a fast and straightforward migration …

Mar 31, 2023 · Automated updates: SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines can use Automated Patching to automatically apply necessary windows and SQL Server updates during a scheduled\planned …

Oct 14, 2025 · This tutorial shows how to create a Windows virtual machine with SQL Server in the Azure portal.