A new, automated way to deploy Always On availability groups is now in preview for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) using the SQL VM resource provider. The VM resource provider simplifies configuring Always On availability groups by handling infrastructure and network configuration details. It offers a reliable deployment method with the correct resource dependency settings and internal re-try policies. Deploying automated Always On availability groups with SQL VM resource provider today will improve availability for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
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