data-konzept

'One of the most important new features in the SQL Server 2016 release is the support for Stretch Databases. If you haven’t had a chance to keep up with the latest enhancements in SQL Server 2016, Stretch Databases refer to a feature that enables you to seamlessly extend a database from your on-premise SQL Server instance to Azure. Stretch Databases transparently migrate your historical data to Microsoft Azure. Unlike typical cold data storage, your historical data on Azure is always online and available to query. Stretch Databases can make your operations more efficient by allowing you to provide longer data retention times using low cost Azure storage without the need to scale up your more expensive on-premises storage.'...

http://sqlmag.com/scaling-success-sql-server-2016/increasing-your-storage-efficiency-sql-server-stretch-databases