Why use Always on Availability Groups with SQL Server?

A database is the backbone of an application, storing, organising, and managing the data your application needs. There comes a point in the development of your application where the critical nature necessitates that your SQL databases remain available at all times. When it comes to availability, most fingers point to the cloud. After all, they can quote impressive availability figures and have the capacity to build your infrastructure almost anywhere in the world. So, what should you look for when selecting a high-availability database solution?

In this insight, we will examine the pros and cons of running SQL Server in cloud-specific services and why you might consider a self-managed SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AGs) solution.