Abstract: Azure SQL DB offers disaggregated storage architecture called Hyperscale. While this architecture provides storage scale out, it comes at the cost of performance of I/O from remote storage.

Master database file or MDF file is a primary database file that contains fields, tables, indexes, stored procedures and other data in SQL Server. Like other data files, this file is also susceptible ...

Your choice of storage device comes with a file system format like the New Technology File System (NTFS) that manages and organizes the data stored inside. A file system is crucial because it is what ...

I am currently using an old version of the boilerplate (7.3.0) and just want to make sure that the underlying Microsoft.Data.SqlClient or other packages used by the boilerplate aren't using the ...

Managing SQL Server across hybrid and multi-cloud environments has long posed a challenge for database administrators. With data sprawled across on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and edge ...

Microsoft has announced the general availability of vaulted backup support for Azure Files Premium SSD shares. The feature extends Azure Backup’s enterprise protection to high-performance SMB file ...

What if the very foundation of your data storage could make or break your system’s performance and reliability? Choosing the right file system isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a pivotal choice ...

Microsoft has announced a major change to how Azure Files can be managed, thanks to a file share-centric model that eliminates the dependency on storage accounts. The preview, available starting today ...

We’re excited to announce a new migration capability in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. This new capability, now generally available, is powered by Azure Database Migration ...

You’re receiving this notification because you are associated with one or more Azure subscriptions that use Azure SQL Database APIs. To improve performance and ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...