Top Support Solutions for Azure SQL Database

These are the top Microsoft Support solutions for the most common issues experienced when using Azure SQL Database (updated quarterly).

1. Solutions related to performance and time-outs:

• Troubleshoot and Optimize Queries with Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Database Performance and Elasticity Guide

2. Solutions related to connection time-outs:

• Troubleshooting Azure SQL Database
• Database Administration (Management Portal for SQL Database)
• sys.database_connection stats
• sys.event_log
• Azure SQL Database Connection Management
• Azure SQL Database Connectivity Troubleshooting Guide

3. Solutions related to dropped or terminated connections:

• Troubleshooting Azure SQL Database
• Database Administration (Management Portal for SQL Database)
• sys.database_connection_stats
• sys.event_log
• Azure SQL Database Connection Management

4. Solutions related to managing databases:

• Migrating Databases to Azure SQL Database (formerly SQL Azure)
• Copying Databases in Azure SQL Database
• Database Administration (Management Portal for SQL Database)
• Azure SQL Database Backup and Restore

5. Solutions related to export:

• Database Administration (Management Portal for SQL Database)
• How to: View Import and Export Status of Database (Azure SQL Database)
• How to: Import and Export a Database (Azure SQL Database)
• Azure SQL Database Backup and Restore