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: