SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro for Azure
The best Microsoft SQL Server on Azure.
SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro for Azure is a premium solution co-engineered by Canonical and Microsoft delivering exceptional performance and stability together with long-term 24/7 combined support and maintenance commitments.
Combining Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS and Microsoft SQL Server 2019, the solution is ideal for small and large-scale enterprise environments alike. Available to launch now on Azure.
What’s inside SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro?
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24/7 support
Enterprise-grade combined support available via your existing Microsoft support agreement.
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The right SQL Server for you
Four flavours of SQL Server 2019 are available - Enterprise, Standard, Web and Developer editions are ready to launch today.
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FIPS & CC-EAL2 certified
Officially certified components to enable operating environments under compliance regimes like FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI and ISO.
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Screaming fast and optimised
SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro is optimised for performance and stability, with out of the box support for PMEM-enabled instances where available.
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Ready for the unexpected
The solution includes a dedicated Azure high availability fencing agent, for better failover times and greatly improved reliability.
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CIS STIG
For companies looking to leverage industry benchmarks for hardening, Ubuntu Pro makes two leading implementation guides available.
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10-year lifetime
Canonical backs SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro for up to 10 years, ensuring security updates are available throughout.
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Retain governance
You decide how and when patches, updates and other lifecycle actions take place - for full compliance and control.
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Kernel Livepatch
Ubuntu kernel updates are regularly issued. With our Livepatch service, kernel patches are delivered immediately, without the need to reboot your VMs.
24/7 supported SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro.
Backed by Canonical and Microsoft.
Introducing SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro part 1
Introduction to patching regimes and high availability clustering for SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro
Introducing SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro part 2
Anatomy of the performance features of SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro, how to set up AD integration, and running SQL Server on Ubuntu Pro with persistent memory (PMEM) Azure instances.