Microsoft Azure SQL Database
The intelligent, scalable, relational database service built for the cloud.
Overview
Azure SQL Database is a fully managed platform as a service (PaaS) database engine that handles most of the database management functions such as upgrading, patching, backups, and monitoring without user involvement. Azure SQL Database is always running on the latest stable version of the SQL Server database engine and patched OS with 99.99% availability.
✨ Key Features
- Fully managed SQL Server database engine
- Built-in intelligence for performance and security
- Elastic pools for managing multiple databases
- Geo-replication and automatic failover
- Broadest SQL Server engine compatibility
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with Microsoft and Azure ecosystem
- Advanced features like Hyperscale and Serverless
- Built-in intelligence
Unique Value: An intelligent and scalable relational database service in the cloud that provides the broadest SQL Server engine compatibility.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the most comprehensive and advanced managed SQL Server experience, especially for customers already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional Direct, Premier tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: 12 months of 250 GB of SQL Database with 10 database transaction units (DTUs).
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