Merge pull request #23249 from MashaMSFT/2022_sqlvmtempdb

updated docs with tempdb configuration settings

Author: jborsecnik

azure-sql/includes/sql-vm-feature-benefits.md

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 | **Azure Key Vault integration** |Enables you to automatically install and configure Azure Key Vault on your SQL Server VM. For more information, see [Configure Azure Key Vault integration for SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (Resource Manager)](../virtual-machines/windows/azure-key-vault-integration-configure.md). <br/> Management mode: Full|
 | **Flexible licensing** | Save on cost by [seamlessly transitioning](../virtual-machines/windows/licensing-model-azure-hybrid-benefit-ahb-change.md) from the bring-your-own-license (also known as the Azure Hybrid Benefit) to the pay-as-you-go licensing model and back again. <br/> Management mode: Lightweight & full| 
 | **Flexible version / edition** | If you decide to change the [version](../virtual-machines/windows/change-sql-server-version.md) or [edition](../virtual-machines/windows/change-sql-server-edition.md) of SQL Server, you can update the metadata within the Azure portal without having to redeploy the entire SQL Server VM.  <br/> Management mode: Lightweight & full| 
+| **Configure tempdb** | You can [configure your tempdb](../virtual-machines/windows/manage-sql-vm-portal.md#storage) directly from the Azure portal, such as specifying the number of files, their initial size, their location, and the autogrowth ratio. Restart your SQL Server service for the changes to take effect. <br/> Management mode: Full | 
 | **Defender for Cloud portal integration** | If you've enabled [Microsoft Defender for SQL](/azure/defender-for-cloud/defender-for-sql-usage), then you can view Defender for Cloud recommendations directly in the [SQL virtual machines](../virtual-machines/windows/manage-sql-vm-portal.md) resource of the Azure portal. See [Security best practices](../virtual-machines/windows/security-considerations-best-practices.md) to learn more.  <br/> Management mode: Lightweight & full|
 | **SQL best practices assessment** | Enables you to assess the health of your SQL Server VMs using configuration best practices. For more information, see [SQL best practices assessment](../virtual-machines/windows/sql-assessment-for-sql-vm.md).  <br/> Management mode: Full| 
 | **View disk utilization in portal** | Allows you to view a graphical representation of the disk utilization of your SQL data files in the Azure portal.  <br/> Management mode: Full | 

azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/doc-changes-updates-release-notes-whats-new.md

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 When you deploy an Azure virtual machine (VM) with SQL Server installed on it, either manually, or through a built-in image, you can use Azure features to improve your experience. This article summarizes the documentation changes associated with new features and improvements in the recent releases of [SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)](https://azure.microsoft.com/services/virtual-machines/sql-server/). To learn more about SQL Server on Azure VMs, see the [overview](sql-server-on-azure-vm-iaas-what-is-overview.md). 
 
 
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 ## July 2022
 
 | Changes | Details |
 | --- | --- |
 | **Azure CLI for SQL best practices assessment**| It's now possible to configure the [SQL best practices assessment](sql-assessment-for-sql-vm.md) feature using the Azure CLI. |
+| **Configure tempdb from Azure portal** | It's now possible to configure your tempdb settings, such as the number of files, initial size, and autogrowth ratio for an existing SQL Server instance by using the Azure portal. See [manage SQL Server VM from portal](manage-sql-vm-portal.md#storage) to learn more. |
 
 
 

azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/manage-sql-vm-portal.md

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 Use the **Storage Configuration** page of the SQL virtual machines resource to extend your data, log, and tempdb drives. Review [storage configuration](storage-configuration.md) to learn more. 
 
+For example, you can extend your storage: 
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 ![Extend storage in the Azure portal using the SQL virtual machines resource](./media/manage-sql-vm-portal/sql-vm-storage-configuration.png)
 
+It's also possible to modify your tempdb settings using the **Storage configuration** page, such as the number of tempdb files, as well as the initial size, and the autogrowth ratio. Select **Configure** next to **tempdb** to open the **tempdb Configuration** page. 
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+Choose **Yes** next to **Configure tempdb data files** to modify your settings, and then choose **Yes** next to **Manage tempdb database folders on restart** to allow Azure to manage your tempdb configuration and implement your settings the next time your SQL Server service starts: 
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+:::image type="content" source="media/manage-sql-vm-portal/tempdb-configuration.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the tempdb configuration page of the Azure portal from the SQL virtual machines resource page. ":::
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+Restart your SQL Server service to apply your changes. 
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 ## Patching
 
 Use the **Patching** page of the SQL virtual machines resource to enable auto patching of your VM and automatically install Windows and SQL Server updates marked as Important. You can also configure a maintenance schedule here, such as running patching daily, as well as a local start time for maintenance, and a maintenance window. 

azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/media/manage-sql-vm-portal/tempdb-configuration.png

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 ![Configure Storage for Existing SQL Server VM](./media/storage-configuration/sql-vm-storage-extend-drive.png)
 
-You can also configure the settings for tempdb directly from the portal. Select **Configure** to open the tempdb settings page, where you can add more data files: 
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-![Configure tempdb settings for Existing SQL Server VM](./media/storage-configuration/tempdb-customization.png)
+You can also configure the settings for tempdb directly from the Azure portal, such as the number of data files, their intial size, and the autogrowth ratio. See [configure tempdb](manage-sql-vm-portal.md#storage) to learn more.