SQL Server High Availability on Azure Tutorial

🛠️ SQL Server High Availability on Azure

This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the full implementation of SQL Server High Availability using AlwaysOn Availability Groups in Microsoft Azure. From virtual machine setup to creating the listener and configuring cloud witness quorum, this guide has you covered.

If you’re new to SQL Server administration, start with the full SQL Server DBA Tutorial here.

1. Introduction to MS Azure Portal for SQL Deployment
2. How to Create Your Own Domain Controller in MS Azure
3. Add a Second Domain Controller to an Existing Domain
4. Create Virtual Machine for Domain Controller in Azure
5. Create SQL Server Virtual Machines for AG Cluster in Azure
6. Set Up SQL Server Availability Group Cluster in Azure
7. Configure SQL Server Availability Group (AlwaysOn)
8. Create SQL Server High Availability Listener
9. Create and Configure Load Balancer for AG Listener
10. Configure Cluster Cloud Witness Quorum in Azure

Written by Aamir Shahzad | Updated for Azure SQL High Availability Deployments

Some of the contents in this post were created with assistance from ChatGPT and Gemini.