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 connection time-outs:

• Troubleshoot connection problems to Azure SQL Database
• Windows Azure SQL Database Connectivity Troubleshooting Guide - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki
• sys.database_connection_stats
• sys.event_log
• Windows Azure SQL Database Connection Management - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

2. Solutions related to performance and time-outs:

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

3. Solutions related to managing databases:

• Migrating Databases to Azure SQL Database (formerly SQL Azure)
• Copying Databases in Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Database Backup and Restore

4. Solutions related to dropped or terminated connections:

• Troubleshoot connection problems to Azure SQL Database
• sys.database_connection_stats
• sys.event_log
• Azure SQL Database Connection Management

5. Solutions related to export:

• How to: Import and Export a Database (Azure SQL Database)
• Azure SQL Database Backup and Restore