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Excellent performance is necessary and a crucial requirement for SQL server deployments because of its high reliance in the business world. Azure Stack HCI offers a great platform for implementing a high performing, scalable and manageable SQL server deployment. It also offers flexibility to host Windows VMs and Linux VMs, giving customers a choice to run Windows or Linux version of SQL Server depending on their needs.
Integration with Azure adds the capability of business continuity and disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery.
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For more information about evaluation of Dell Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI for database workloads, see Modernize or Perish: Dell Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI Throw a Lifeline to Database Workloads.
For more information about a building a Hybrid Database-as-a-Service Platform, see Building a Hybrid Database-as-a-Service Platform with Azure Stack HCI.