Partner Practice Enablement - Overview

In this session students will learn how to properly deploy, manage and scale SQL Server and SharePoint Server in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services. SQL Database will also be introduced. Topics such as automation, capacity planning and high availability will be discussed.

Audience: IT Professionals, Architects and Developers

Module 1 – Introduction to Microsoft Azure

Module 2 – Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines

Module 3 – Microsoft Azure Networking

Module 4 – Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Module 5 - Cloud Services and Web Sites

Module 6 - SQL Server and SharePoint

Module 7 - Management and Monitoring

CEO & Co-Founder of Opsgility, Experts in Instructor-Led Microsoft Azure Training.

Prior to starting Opsgility Michael was a Principal Cloud Architect with a leading Solution Integrator and a fifteen year Microsoft veteran. While at Microsoft Michael's roles included being a Senior Program Manager on the Microsoft Azure Runtime team and a Senior Technical Evangelist for Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services.

Michael was the original developer of the Microsoft Azure PowerShell Cmdlets and is a globally recognized speaker for conferences such as TechEd and BUILD.

About the Instructor

Michael WashamMicrosoft Azure Trainer

http://www.opsgility.com

Twitter: @MWashamTX

michael@Opsgility.com

SQL Server and SharePoint on Microsoft

Azure

Agenda

SQL Server in Microsoft AzureIntroducing Azure SQL DatabaseSharePoint Server in Microsoft Azure

SQL Server and Microsoft Azure

SQL Server and Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines

Supported VersionsSQL Server 2014, 2012, 2008 R2

Supported FeaturesAll SQL Server features supported

SQL Server ProvisioningCloud-first using stock images, bring your own server / VHD, capture cloud images

SQL Server LicensingPay by the hour or migrate your own license via Software Assurance **

** Microsoft Azure Compute, Bandwidth and Storage charges also apply

Bring your own LicenseCreate your own Image1. Create a VM based on base Windows Server

image

2. RDP into server

3. Follow instructions for creating a sysprepped image of SQL Server: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee210664.aspx

4. Run SysPrep and Shutdown the Virtual Machine

5. Capture the VM

Full Production Environment

Development and Test Environments

Cloud-based backup of on-premises data

SQL Server Always On w/ cloud-based secondary's

Common Scenarios

Running SQL Server in a Microsoft Azure VM

Storage RecommendationsVerify Disk Cache Settings on Data Disks (See whitepaper link below)

Avoid using OS drive for databases

Put database and transaction log files on separate drives

Use SQL Server File Groups instead of Disk Striping

Database RecommendationsConsider using database page compression to reduce I/O

High Availability RecommendationsConsider latency between primary and replica when choosing sync mode

Use Availability SetsMore at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=306266

More on StoragePerformance ConsiderationsDo not use the temporary disk (D:\) (including for TempDB)

Use SQL file groups across multiple disks instead of disk striping

Put logs, data and backup on separate disks

Disable geo-replication on storage account for consistency

Remember storage account capacity planning.

20,000 IOPS per Storage Account – 500 IOPS per disk

Consider compressing any data files when transferring in/out of Microsoft Azure.

More at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=306266

Migrating to Microsoft AzureRight-size the VMsCost impact – will pay compute, storage and bandwidth charges

Data Import and Export service for large data sets:

http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/documentation/articles/storage-import-export-service

Supported VersionsBring your own – 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014

Platform – 2008 R2, 2012, 2014

Licensing ConsiderationsBYO – License Mobility via Software Assurance

Platform – Included in the per hour rate

Understand platform image configuration differencesMore at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windowsazure/dn133142.aspx

SecuritySecurity ConsiderationsSimilar practices as on-premises

Regulatory Compliance - Microsoft Azure Trust Center

http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/support/trust-center/

Remove unused public endpoints

Consider a Point to Site or Site to Site VNET for administration

Set ACL to limit IPs and/or subnets

More at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windowsazure/dn133147.aspx

SQL Server Microsoft Azure Integration

SQL Server 2012Backup to Microsoft Azure blob storage (PowerShell or T-SQL), On-premises and Microsoft Azure

SQL Server 2014Database Migration to Microsoft Azure

SQL Server Always On Hybrid (On-Premises and Replica in Microsoft Azure)

SQL Database files can be created directly in Microsoft Azure Storage

SQL Server Backup to Microsoft Azure Storage URL or fully Managed with UI Integration

High Availability and Disaster Recovery

Key ScenariosHigh Availability within Microsoft Azure

Disaster Recovery between on-premises and Microsoft Azure

Disaster Recovery across Microsoft Azure Data Regions

More at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/jj870962

HA - SQL Always On Availability Groups

PRIMARY SECONDARY WITNESS

SYNCHRONOUS COMMIT

Availability Set: SQLAVSET

Microsoft Azure Virtual Network

SQL Availability Group

Active Directory

Up to 4 ReplicasCan be read only

Replica AuthenticationActive Directory

DependenciesActive DirectoryVirtual NetworkAvailability SetAutomatic failover with listener (secure with ACL)

Listener (1433)

HA - SQL Always On Availability Groups Hybrid

PRIMARY SECONDARY WITNESS

SYNCHRONOUS COMMIT

Microsoft Azure Virtual Network

On-Premises SQL Server Availability Group

SECONDARY

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Up to 4 ReplicasCan be read only

Replica AuthenticationActive Directory

DependenciesCreate Availability Group on-premisesEstablish VPNAdd Secondary Replica in Microsoft Azure

HA - SQL Server Mirroring

Replica AuthenticationActive DirectoryCertificates

SetupVirtual NetworkAvailability SetEstablish mirror with witness (Witness for automatic failover)

PRIMARY SECONDARY WITNESS

SYNCHRONOUS COMMIT

Availability Set: SQLAVSET

Microsoft Azure Virtual Network

SQL Mirror

Active Directory

DR - Spanning Cloud Azure Regions

SQL Mirroring or Always On with a Regional Virtual Network or ExpressRoute

PRIMARY

West US

SECONDARY

East US

ASYNCHRONOUS

COMMIT

IPSEC/VPN

ExpressRoute Circuit

DR – SQL Backup/Restore Using Blob StorageBackup or Restore using Microsoft Azure StorageHighly Available and Durable with 3 Local Copies of all BlobsEnable Geo-Replication for 3 additional copies in a remote regionSQL can be on-premises or cloud based

SQLVM

West USMicrosoft Azure Storage

Backup DB

Restore DB

DR: SQL Log Shipping

PRIMARY

Microsoft Azure Virtual Network

On-Premises

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ACTIVE DIRECTORY

ACTIVE DIRECTORY

SQL Shipping Uses File Share (SMB)

Requires Active Directory and VPN for offsite disaster recovery.

Introducing SQL Database

Delivers Database-as-a-Service functionality, based on SQL Server and hosted in Microsoft Azure

Focuses on predictable performance, scalability, business continuity, data protection, zero administration, and familiar tools

Service TiersPredictable performance and business continuityBasicSmall databaseSingle operation at one point in time

Up to 2GB DB Size

StandardTypical workgroup or web applicationMultiple concurrent transactions

Up to 250 GB DB Size

PremiumMission-critical applicationsHigh volume of concurrent transactions

Up to 500 GB DB Size

Web and Business tiers are being retired

Predictable PerformancePerformance Level• Measured in Database Throughput Units (DTUs)

• DTU = unit of measurement for power of combined CPU, memory, physical reads, and transaction log writes

• DTUs allow comparison of resources that power different performance levels

Transaction Rate• Transactions per units of time (in benchmark testing)

Predictability• Consistency of response time

Predictable Performance

ServiceTier

PerformanceLevel

DTUs MaximumSessions

TransactionRate

Predictability

Basic Basic 5 100 3,467/hour GoodStandard S1 15 200 283/minute Better

S2 50 500 1,470/minute BetterPremium P1 100 2,000 98/second Best

P2 200 4,000 192/second BestP3 800 16,000 730/second Best

Predictable Business ContinuityServiceTier

PerformanceLevel

Point in Time Restore Disaster Recovery

Basic Basic From the past 7 days Database copy andManual export

Standard S1From the past 14 days Database copy and

Manual exportS2Premium P1

From the past 35 days Active geo-replicationP2P3

SQL Server vs. Microsoft Azure SQL Database

SQL Server (IaaS)

Microsoft Azure SQL Database (PaaS)

Development Migrate Existing or Build New Apps Develop New Apps

Management Full Control Managed Service

Compatibility Full SQL Server Capabilities Based on SQL Server Technology

Shared TechnologyNetwork transport (Tabular Data Stream)SQL dialect (Transact-SQL)Data access APIs (ADO.NET, ODBC, JDBC)Development tools (SQL Server Data Tools)Management tools (SQL Server Management Studio)

More Information: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsazure/archive/2013/02/14/choosing-between-sql-server-in-windows-azure-vm-amp-windows-azure-sql-database.aspx

DEMO SQL Database

SharePoint Server and Microsoft Azure

SharePoint Cloud Continuum

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SharePoint(On-premises)

• SharePoint

Value PropFull h/w control – size/scaleRoll-your-own HA/DR/scale

Value Prop100% of API surface areaEasy migration of existing appsRoll-your-own HA/DR/scale

SharePoint (IaaS)

• Hosted SharePoint

Value PropAuto HA, Fault-ToleranceFriction-free scaleSelf-provisioning, mgmt. @ scale

• SharePoint Service

Office 365 (SaaS)

Product SupportSharePoint Server 2010 and 2013 supports the hosted virtualization solution of Microsoft, as well as required technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server, when these products and technologies are deployed on the Microsoft Azure platform.

FAST SupportDo not support Microsoft FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint deployments on Microsoft Azure.

SharePoint Support on Microsoft Azure

SharePoint 2013 TrialFarm install wizard not executed

Not configured for single-server install (best for multiple servers – AD server and SQL Server)

Can be upgraded to fully licensed version

VM Gallery

SharePoint Architecture TipsIOPS Most Important FactorOptimize SQL Server Storage Only SharePoint is on the C: drive

Scale Out Not UpMove content databases to separate SQL ServersMove search databases to separate SQL ServersAdd more WFE for scaling SharePoint servicesAdd dedicated Search Servers and SQL Server

Microsoft Azure and SharePoint TipsDeploy Using a Virtual NetworkRequired for Active Directory

Use Multiple Data Disks Spread the IOPs around (up to 16 1TB Data Disks per VM with XLarge+ VMs)

Group Virtual Machine tiers into Availability SetsRemember: Availability Sets give your VMs hardware level high availability

Use HTTP or TCP Health Probes on Web Front EndsHave the load balancer help determine when your web front ends are available for

additional HA.

Focus on Agility and AutomationDeploying and managing SharePoint in the cloud can be scripted.

Remember a Stopped VM doesn’t charge you!

SharePoint 2013 Deployment Option 1 – PowerShell Automation ScriptsPowerShell Scripts that use Remote PowerShell for automated deployment of Active Directory, SQL Server and SharePoint 2013.

Two Sample Configurations Available (uses Trial Image)

HighlyAvailable and SingleVMs

Download from GitHub

https://github.com/windowsazure/azure-sdk-tools-samples

Option 2 – SharePoint Server Farm deployment in the Azure Preview Portal

Highly Available TemplateAD/DC/DNS

LBWEB SQLAPP

80

20000Admin

Cloud Service

Virtual Network

Microsoft Azure

AVSETSPWEB

AVSETSPAPP

AVSETSQLHA

AVSETDCSET

Web Tier2 x Large(4 Cores & 7 GB)

App Tier2 x Large(4 Cores & 7 GB)

Data Tier2 x A6(4 Cores & 28 GB)1 x Small (Quorum)(1 Core & 1.75 GB)

Identity Tier2 Small(1 Core & 1.75 GB)

Single Virtual Machines Template

AD/DC/DNSWEB/APP SQL

Cloud Service

Virtual Network

Microsoft Azure

Web/App Tier1 x Large(4 Cores & 7 GB)

Data Tier1 x A6(4 Cores & 28 GB)

Identity Tier1 Small(1 Core & 1.75 GB)

LB

80

20000Admin

AVETSPWEB

AVSETSQL

AVSETDCSET

DEMODeploying SharePoint 2013

Summary

SQL Server in Microsoft AzureIntroducing Azure SQL DatabaseSharePoint Server in Microsoft Azure

Coming Up Next . . .Management and Monitoring Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines

Thank You