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Can you use transactional replication in azure database?
Transactional replication to Azure SQL Database is now generally available. We are excited to announce that transactional replication to Azure SQL Database is now generally available (GA). This feature allows you to migrate your on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Databases with minimal downtime.
How does a transactional replication distributor work in SQL?
The transactional replication distributor synchronizes data from the publisher to the subscriber. All changes to your data and schema will show up in your Azure SQL Database. Once the synchronization is completed, and you are ready to migrate, change the connection string of your applications to point them to your Azure SQL Database.
Can a replication agent be placed on a database?
The distribution database and the replication agents cannot be placed on a database in Azure SQL Database. Snapshot and one-way transactional replication are supported. Peer-to-peer transactional replication and merge replication are not supported.
Can you configure replication in Azure portal?
You cannot configure replication by using the Azure portal. Replication can only use SQL Server authentication logins to connect to Azure SQL Database. Replicated tables must have a primary key.
How does Azure App service connect to SQL database?
The example shows a typical combination of hosting a web application in Azure App Service and connecting to Azure SQL Database. The web app can securely connect to a backend database over a fully private connection.
Can a web app be cloned in azure?
App cloning is currently only supported for premium tier app service plans. However, presently database content is not cloned. Refer the document Azure App Service App Cloning Using PowerShell for more details. You can use Azure Traffic Manager to control how requests from web clients are distributed to apps in Azure App Service.
How does one sync Azure web app to multiple regions?
For a high scale requirement can be met by horizontally scaling out apps, with multiple app deployments being made within a single region, as well as across regions, to handle extreme load requirements. You may wish to know about App Service Environments, which are an ideal platform for horizontal scale out.