SQL Data Sync

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The Azure SQL Data Sync service acts as a cloud hub for synchronizing data across multiple SQL Server databases. Azure SQL Database hosts a central master database that syncs with one or more remote databases, either in the cloud or on-premises. The service can help organizations create distributed applications where data needs to reside in local database copies to improve connection reliability and reduce latency.

Retirement notice: SQL Data Sync will retire on Sept. 30, 2027. Existing customers should plan to move to another replication or data movement solution before that date.

Product: SQL Data Sync

Near-Term and Long-Term Roadmap (2026 and Beyond)

Microsoft hasn’t provided a reason for SQL Data Sync’s retirement. The service is based on Azure SQL Database and mature SQL Server replication technologies that continue to evolve, so the retirement doesn’t appear to be driven by an obvious technical limitation. Microsoft hasn’t disclosed whether adoption, cost, or other business priorities influenced the decision.

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