SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines Integrations

AnalyticsCreator is a metadata-driven design application for data warehouse automation and data product engineering across the Microsoft data stack. At its core is the AnalyticsCreator Governed Control Model, which keeps business meaning, data structures, transformation rules, dependencies and technical implementation connected in one controlled project model. Data teams design the required architecture in AnalyticsCreator, then generate native Microsoft assets from that design. Generated assets can include SQL Server objects, SSIS packages, Azure Data Factory pipelines, Microsoft Fabric components, deployment artefacts and Power BI semantic models. AnalyticsCreator supports dimensional, 3NF and hybrid modelling approaches together with ingestion, transformations, delta loading, historisation, Slowly Changing Dimensions, snapshots and repeatable data-processing patterns. Changes made in the model can be propagated across dependent project assets, while lineage, documentation and impact analysis remain connected to the underlying design. This helps teams reduce repetitive engineering work, standardise delivery and understand the effect of change before regenerating affected assets. AnalyticsCreator generates native Microsoft technology rather than requiring a proprietary runtime. Organisations retain ownership of the resulting implementation and can integrate generated assets into existing Git, Azure DevOps and CI/CD processes. Design Intelligence extends this governed project context into AI-assisted data engineering by giving authorised AI tools and agents structured access to metadata, lineage, dependencies and design rules. Typical use cases include enterprise data warehouse development, Microsoft Fabric adoption, SQL Server and SSIS modernisation, governed Power BI delivery, SAP-to-Microsoft analytics architectures and repeatable data product engineering.

Better security. More packages. Newer tools. All your open source, from cloud to edge. Secure your open source apps. Patch the full stack, from kernel to library and applications, for CVE compliance. Governments and auditors certify Ubuntu for FedRAMP, FISMA and HITECH. Rethink what’s possible with Linux and open source. Companies engage Canonical to drive down open source operating costs. Automate everything: multi-cloud operations, bare metal provisioning, edge clusters and IoT. Whether you’re a mobile app developer, an engineering manager, a music or video editor or a financial analyst with large-scale models to run — in fact, anyone in need of a powerful machine for your work — Ubuntu is the ideal platform. Ubuntu is used by thousands of development teams around the world because of its versatility, reliability, constantly updated features, and extensive developer libraries.

Microsoft's Azure is a cloud computing platform that allows for rapid and secure application development, testing and management. Azure. Invent with purpose. Turn ideas into solutions with more than 100 services to build, deploy, and manage applications—in the cloud, on-premises, and at the edge—using the tools and frameworks of your choice. Continuous innovation from Microsoft supports your development today, and your product visions for tomorrow. With a commitment to open source, and support for all languages and frameworks, build how you want, and deploy where you want to. On-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge—we’ll meet you where you are. Integrate and manage your environments with services designed for hybrid cloud. Get security from the ground up, backed by a team of experts, and proactive compliance trusted by enterprises, governments, and startups. The cloud you can trust, with the numbers to prove it.

QuerySurge is the enterprise-grade data quality platform that continuously automates the validation of data across your entire ecosystem ‐ from data warehouses and big data lakes to BI reports and enterprise applications. With AI-powered test creation, a scalable architecture, and seamless CI/CD integration, QuerySurge consistently ensures data integrity at every stage of the pipeline: accelerating delivery, reducing risk, and enabling confident decision-making. Use Cases - Data Warehouse & ETL Testing - Big Data Testing - DevOps for Data / DataOps / Continuous Testing - Data Migration Testing - BI Report Testing - Enterprise App/ERP Testing QuerySurge Features - Data Validation: enterprise-grade platform - AI: Automatically create data validation tests - BI Report Testing: Fully automated, no-code approach - DevOps for Data (DataOps): API w/60+ calls & Swagger docs, integrate continuous testing into your CI/CD pipelines - Data Connectors: For 200+ platforms

Windows Server 2022 introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities with Azure, and a flexible application platform. Elevate the security posture of your organization starting with the operating system. Extend your data center to Azure ​for greater IT efficiency. Empower developers and IT pros with an application platform to build and deploy diverse applications. See how your cost savings will add up on Azure with offers such as Azure hybrid benefit and extended security updates. Modernize your workloads on Azure, the trusted cloud for Windows Server. Connect on-premises Windows Servers to Azure with Azure Arc. Update to the latest operating system for enhanced security, performance and value. Now you can leverage all of the benefits of the cloud with Azure. It’s free to start, so manage your servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructure, and Windows 10 PCs with Windows Server.

Take the load off of DevOps and eliminate privacy concerns by giving your teams full data autonomy and independence via an easy-to-use self-service portal. Simplify access, eliminate data roadblocks and speed up provisioning for dev, testing, data analysts and more. Accelario Continuous DataOps Platform is a one-stop-shop for handling all of your data needs. Eliminate DevOps bottlenecks and give your teams the high-quality, privacy-compliant data they need. The platform’s four distinct modules are available as stand-alone solutions or as a holistic, comprehensive DataOps management platform. Existing data provisioning solutions can’t keep up with agile demands for continuous, independent access to fresh, privacy-compliant data in autonomous environments. Teams can meet agile demands for fast, frequent deliveries with a comprehensive, one-stop-shop for self-provisioning privacy-compliant high-quality data in their very own environments.

Azure Hybrid Benefit is a licensing benefit that helps you to significantly reduce the costs of running your workloads in the cloud. It works by letting you use your on-premises Software Assurance-enabled Windows Server and SQL Server licenses on Azure. And now, this benefit applies to RedHat and SUSE Linux subscriptions, too. Save up to 85 percent over the standard pay-as-you-go rate by bringing your Windows Server and SQL Server on-premises licenses to Azure. Achieve the lowest cost of ownership by combining the Azure Hybrid Benefit, reservation pricing, and extended security updates. Use existing SQL Server licenses in platform as a service (PaaS) environments. Azure Hybrid Benefit is a cost-savings benefit that lets you bring your existing on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with active Software Assurance or subscriptions to Azure. Save up to 85 percent compared to standard pay-as-you-go rates and achieve the lowest cost of ownership.

SUSE Cloud Application Platform is a modern application delivery platform used to bring an advanced cloud native developer experience to Kubernetes--the de facto standard for enterprise container orchestration. SUSE Cloud Application platform eliminates manual IT configuration and helps accelerate innovation by getting applications to market faster. Developers can serve themselves and get apps to the cloud in minutes instead of weeks, while staying within IT guidelines, and without relying on scarce IT resources to perform manual configuration each step of the way. Streamlining application delivery opens a clear path to increased business agility, led by enterprise development, operations, and DevOps teams. Boost developer productivity with easy one step deployment of cloud native applications using the language and framework most appropriate for the task. Maximize return on investment with industry leading open source technologies that leverage your existing investments.

Azure Marketplace is a comprehensive online store that provides access to thousands of certified, ready-to-use software applications, services, and solutions from Microsoft and third-party vendors. It enables businesses to discover, purchase, and deploy software directly within the Azure cloud environment. The marketplace offers a wide range of products, including virtual machine images, AI and machine learning models, developer tools, security solutions, and industry-specific applications. With flexible pricing options like pay-as-you-go, free trials, and subscription models, Azure Marketplace simplifies the procurement process and centralizes billing through a single Azure invoice. It supports seamless integration with Azure services, enabling organizations to enhance their cloud infrastructure, streamline workflows, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives.