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Cloud Changelog
November 2, 2026 · AzureLaunched
Generally Available: Restart databases in Azure SQL DB via the Azure portal
You can now restart or fail over databases directly from the Azure portal, including single databases, Hyperscale databases, and databases in elastic pools, without writing scripts against the Rest API or contacting support.