How to Configure a SQL Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster Instance in Azure

Introduction

If you are reading this article you probably are still using SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 and want to take advantage of the extended security updates that Microsoft is offering if you move your SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 into Azure. I previously wrote about this topic in this post.

You may be wondering how to make sure your SQL Server instance remains highly available once you make the move to Azure. Today, most people have business critical SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 configured as a clustered instance (SQL Server FCI) in their data center. When looking at Azure you have probably come to the realization that due to the lack of shared storage it might seem that you can't bring your SQL Server FCI to the Azure cloud. However, that is not the case thanks to SIOS DataKeeper.

Set Up an IoT Hub Device Provisioning Service With Azure CLI

The Azure CLI is employed to make and manage Azure resources from instructions or scripts. This QuickStart details the exploitation of the Azure CLI and how to make an IoT Hub and device provisioning service, linking to two services along the way.

1. Open Azure Cloud Shell

Azure Cloud Shell is a free, interactive shell that you will run during this article. Common Azure tools square measure preinstalled and designed in Cloud Shell for you to use along with your account. Simply choose the Copy button to repeat the code, paste it in the Cloud Shell, and press Enter to run it. The square measures a number of ways to open Cloud Shell: