Microsoft added the option of using the Azure Backup service to provide recovery support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 when those workloads are hosted on Azure virtual machines.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008/R2 reach end of support; SQL Server 2019 and Azure await Microsoft's database releases from 2008 and 2010 reach end of extended support.

On October 7th, 2015 Microsoft announced the general availability of its Azure Backup Server. Azure Backup Server was previously known as Project Venus and targets backup scenarios for small and ...

Well, you are basically downloading a System Center product along with a bundled version of the full SQL Server product that is restricted to use only with Microsoft Azure Backup Server; that’s ...

Microsoft on Tuesday also held online presentations on Azure Arc options for managing Azure SQL backups in its Azure Hybrid and Multicloud Digital Event, which is said to be now available on demand.

What are the Limitations of Hyperscale? Hyperscale, at present, has a few limitations compared to other SQL Server technologies. For example, it does not have a feature for long-term retention backup, ...

The clock is ticking on Microsoft’s Extended Support for SQL Server 2008/R2, unless you migrate to the Azure cloud. Here’s how ...

AWS released an update to its Relational Database Service (RDS) that allows users to take advantage of native SQL Server backup and restore functionality. AWS beat Microsoft Azure to market with ...

Microsoft Azure Backup now provides cloud data protection capabilities for both Windows Server data and configuration information.

Learn how to configure & setup Azure Backup Server For VMware server workloads protection. Backup, restore & disaster recovery are among the most crucial elements of data center management.