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Announcement: New Features and Changes to SQL IaaS Agent Extension
What is SQL IaaS Agent Extension?
SQL IaaS Agent Extension is a Microsoft Azure feature that helps customers manage and monitor their Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance resources. The agent is installed into a customer’s Azure VM, and it provides insight into the performance of their databases. It also provides the ability to configure alerts, run scripts, and manage backups.
New Features and Changes to SQL IaaS Agent Extension
Microsoft recently announced several new features and changes to the SQL IaaS Agent Extension. These changes are designed to improve the usability of the agent, as well as to enable customers to better monitor their databases.
Enhanced Performance Monitoring
The most notable change is the ability to monitor the performance of Azure SQL databases and Azure SQL Managed Instances in real-time. This feature allows customers to quickly identify and troubleshoot any potential performance issues, as well as to monitor the performance of their databases over time. In addition, customers can now track the performance of individual queries and view detailed metrics about their databases.
Improved Backup Management
The agent now provides customers with greater control over their backups. They can now configure their backups to run on a schedule, as well as configure the frequency of backups. They can also set specific times for backups to run, allowing them to create backups at the most convenient times for their organization.
Enhanced Security
The agent also now provides customers with enhanced security features. It can now detect suspicious activities, such as unauthorized logins or data access, and alert customers when such activities occur. In addition, customers can now configure their firewall rules to control access to their databases.
Improved Alerting and Scripting
The agent now provides customers with improved alerting and scripting capabilities. Customers can now configure alerts to be sent to their email or mobile devices, allowing them to quickly respond to any potential issues. In addition, customers can now use the agent to run scripts on their databases, such as creating backup jobs or running maintenance tasks.
Conclusion
The new features and changes to the SQL IaaS Agent Extension are designed to improve the usability of the agent and enable customers to better monitor their databases. These changes will help customers to more effectively manage and monitor their resources, as well as to ensure their databases remain secure. If you’re an Azure customer, it’s important to take advantage of these new features and ensure you’re getting the most out of your cloud resources.
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