22-25 April 2026

SQL Server 2016 Availability Groups - Replicating data fast

2016

TL; DR

The effectiveness of an AlwaysOn in SQL Server 2014 was in part limited by the throughput capabilities of the log transport function a review of Enhanced Availability Groups, log transport improvements, a comparison of SQL Server 2014 vs SQL Server 2016 using SanDisk Fusion ioMemory

Session Details

The introduction of AlwaysOn with SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition allowed administrators to address the need for a simpler, more granular method of configuring High Availability without the need for traditional shared storage. The effectiveness of an AlwaysOn implementation in SQL Server 2014 was in part limited by the throughput capabilities of the log transport function. This presentation discusses:
  • A review of Enhanced Availability Groups
  • Log Transport Improvements
  • A functional comparison of SQL Server 2014 SP1 CU7 vs SQL Server 2016 RC2 using SanDisk Fusion ioMemory

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