22-25 April 2026

SQL Server on Kubernetes (AKS) - Proof of concept

2022

TL; DR

In this session we will discuss the challenges around running SQL Server on Kubernetes and the issues that arose during a recent proof of concept trial.

Session Details

Are SQL Server containers just a development technology or can you run SQL Server in a container in a production environment? In this session we will discuss the challenges around running SQL Server on Kubernetes and the issues that arose during a recent proof of concept trial. Topics covered will include: - On-premises or a managed provider in the cloud? Deployment configuration Storage considerations High availability (pod and node recovery) This session is for anyone who has worked with SQL Server on Kubernetes and is thinking about deploying to production.

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