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Top 7 Things You Want To Do In Windows Azure SQL Database, But Can’t

November 13, 2015May 29, 2013 by Thomas LaRock

I’m a huge fan of Windows Azure SQL Database (WASD), I really am. I know there are other fans out there as well. With each passing day we help transport more of the old-school DBAs into the 21st century by showing them what Azure has to offer. Unfortunately there are always a few folks that … Read more

How To: Migrate Encrypted Procedures To Azure SQL Database

November 10, 2017May 8, 2013 by Thomas LaRock

Azure SQL Database does not support the WITH ENCRYPTION option for objects such as stored procedures, user defined functions, triggers, or views.

Book Review: Pro SQL Database for Windows Azure

November 13, 2015December 19, 2012 by Thomas LaRock

Earlier this year I wrote a blog series on the system tables available in SQL Azure. It was not long after that series was done that I was asked to be the technical reviewer for a book about SQL Azure. I jumped at the chance to learn even more about SQL Azure, because I know that … Read more