22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2011
SQL Azure-Design Concepts
Basic outline of SQL Azure: How SQL Azure fits in with other Azure Storage Options. Main differences between SQL Azure and SQL 2008. Brief new design challenges.
Detail to be added
How SQL Azure fits into Azure storgae options:
1. Blobs Blocks and Pages
2. Azure Tables.
3. Queues
4. Other - local storage and remote storage including SQL.
Main differences.
1. Security and Connecting
2. Unavailable Commands
3. Debugging and tracing -dmv's
4. No DTC
Different design challenges
1. Cloud issues - individual VM reliability
2. Throttling Issues
3. Costs
How SQL Azure fits into Azure storgae options:
1. Blobs Blocks and Pages
2. Azure Tables.
3. Queues
4. Other - local storage and remote storage including SQL.
Main differences.
1. Security and Connecting
2. Unavailable Commands
3. Debugging and tracing -dmv's
4. No DTC
Different design challenges
1. Cloud issues - individual VM reliability
2. Throttling Issues
3. Costs