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adamrez318
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Aug 15, 2024

Why Aren't More Organizations Prioritizing Advanced SQL Server Security Measures? Question:

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks are escalating, yet many organizations still lag in implementing advanced security measures for their SQL Server environments. Despite the availability of robust security features and best practices provided by SQL Server, many businesses seem to treat these measures as secondary concerns rather than essential components of their IT strategy.

Why do you think advanced SQL Server security measures are often deprioritized in organizations? Is it a matter of cost, lack of awareness, or something else? What can the SQL Server community and Microsoft do to better advocate for and facilitate the adoption of these critical security practices? How can we collectively work towards a culture where security is integral to SQL Server management rather than an afterthought?

 

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    adamrez318
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    Dec 17, 2024

    Hi everyone,

    I’m currently facing some challenges integrating Microsoft Azure’s cloud services into my dropshipping platform (pbdropshipping.com). I’m using Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, and App Services to manage payment processing and store order data, but I’ve run into a few technical issues that I can’t seem to resolve.

    What I’ve tried so far:

    1. I’ve set up Azure Functions to handle payment processing securely.
    2. I’m using Cosmos DB for managing customer data and orders.
    3. I’ve deployed my platform on App Services to scale with traffic.

    The issues I’m facing:

    • Azure Functions Timeout: My payment processing functions are sometimes timing out when there’s a spike in traffic. I was expecting them to scale automatically with Azure, but they seem to be running into performance issues.
    • Database Latency: I’m experiencing noticeable latency when retrieving product details and customer orders from Cosmos DB, especially as the number of records grows.
    • Payment Gateway Integration: I’ve integrated Cybersource for payment processing, but I’m not sure how to ensure a smooth, fast, and secure payment flow between Azure Functions and Cybersource.

    Has anyone worked with Microsoft Azure in a dropshipping environment or faced similar issues with payment processing and scaling?

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