Content by Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman (3)

Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman discuss five lesser-known aspects of Azure SQL Database Hyperscale, focusing on what the “Hyperscale” tier really means, how its architecture differs from other tiers, and the practical implications for replicas, backups, and pricing.

Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman reintroduce Azure SQL Database Hyperscale, explaining what it is, what makes it different from traditional SQL Server deployments, and how its cloud-native architecture enables independent scaling of compute and storage for modern app workloads.

Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman walk through recent improvements to vector indexing in Microsoft SQL, including new query and indexing capabilities and what to know when using vector search features in Azure SQL Database and SQL Server.