Configuring relational databases on Azure
After provisioning Azure database services, some basic configuration operations must be performed before starting database usage.
In this section, we will evaluate the PaaS features of Azure databases that assist us in these configurations. To do this, we will use the Azure SQL Database instance provisioned from this chapter, but we have similar features on Azure Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL.
Configuring Azure SQL Database
To follow along, return to the Azure portal and search for the Azure SQL Database service instance provisioned at the beginning of this chapter.
As soon as you access the service, you will see a side menu with all the settings for this Azure SQL Database service instance, plus a summary with the most relevant information and graphics that demonstrate its behavior, as shown in the following screenshot:
Figure 7.11 – SQL database configuration page
Let’s evaluate the basic...
