Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the CTP for "Database Import and Export for SQL Azure" that was previously posted to SQL Azure Labs?

The SQL Azure import and export features provide the ability to retrieve and restore an entire database, including schema and data, in a single operation. This project has progressed past the labs stage, please click the link to the right under "More info" for installation information.

Where is the OData lab that was previously posted to SQL Azure Labs?

Thank you for your interest in the OData Service for SQL Azure previewed on SqlAzureLabs. At this time we are not accepting new registrations for this lab.

Existing registered SQL Azure OData services will continue to be supported through the end of March, 2012. Existing users can continue to reconfigure their SQL Azure OData endpoints by logging in with their previously registered Windows Live Ids at https://www.sqlazurelabs.com/ConfigOData.aspx, but we are not be accepting new registrations at this time.

We gathered great feedback from this lab and are continuing to evaluate the inclusion of this functionality for SQL Azure. If you have any additional comments or feedback, please let us know at http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqlazurelabssupport/threads.

For information on deploying a custom OData Service over your SQL Azure database, seehttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/data/gg192994.

Where is the SQL Azure Data Sync CTP1 that was previously posted to SQL Azure Labs?

SQL Azure Data Sync is now available as a public Preview and part of the Windows Azure portal. Please refer to http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/sql-azure-data-sync-how-to-upgrade.aspx for information on upgrading to the new Preview version.