IDERA SQL Compliance Manager 7.0 Now Available

Introducing the Latest Version of SQL Compliance Manager!

SQL Compliance Manager is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations proactively monitor, alert, and report on the compliance of Microsoft SQL Server environments. It supports physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures.

Key Features:

• One-Click Compliance Configuration: Instantly configure SQL Servers for compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, and SOX.
• Secure Data Capture: Audit data is securely stored for reporting and compliance verification.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Generate audit reports that demonstrate adherence to regulatory standards.

What’s New in SQL Compliance Manager 7.0?

Support for Azure Managed Instances (MI)

SQL Compliance Manager 7.0 introduces Azure Managed Instance (MI) support, catering to enterprise customers migrating from on-premises SQL Servers to Azure’s cloud platform.

New Auditing Capabilities for Azure Managed Instance (MI):

• Extended Auditing Support: Seamless auditing for Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Efficient Data Collection: Audit logs are gathered in the collection service trace directory.
• Centralized Data Storage: Data is saved in the SQL Compliance Manager repository for easy access.
• Accessible Console: Audit data can be viewed and managed directly from the Compliance Manager console.

What These New Features Can Do For You:

• Compliments the lift-and-shift migration of Azure Managed Instance (MI).
• Ensures continuous compliance monitoring in cloud environments.
• Expands compliance capabilities beyond on-prem SQL Servers.

For detailed configuration steps, visit the Auditing Azure Managed Instance with SQL Compliance Manager page.

How to Access SQL Compliance Manager 7.0

For Existing Customers:

• Download the new version via the Customer Portal.

For New Customers:

• Try SQL Compliance Manager 7.0 with a Free Trial on the IDERA website.

Helpful Resources:

• Resource Center: Videos, Case Studies, Webcasts, and more.
• Product Webpage: Detailed product information and features.

Conclusion

SQL Compliance Manager 7.0 delivers powerful new features, especially with Azure Managed Instance auditing integration. This enhancement ensures seamless compliance monitoring as organizations transition to cloud environments. Whether you’re maintaining compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, or SOX, SQL Compliance Manager 7.0 makes it easier than ever to safeguard your SQL Server infrastructure.

Upgrade today and strengthen your organization’s compliance strategy with SQL Compliance Manager 7.0.

Links for IDERA SQL Compliance Manager

• Customers can access the new version via the Customer Portal
• New customers can access the trial version via the IDERA Website
• Documentation for the new release is available on the Wiki
• Visit the Product Webpage for more information.
• Review the Known Issues and Release Notes.

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