Azure SQL vs. SQL Server
Feature | Azure SQL Database | SQL Server |
---|---|---|
Deployment | Cloud-based, managed by Microsoft | Typically on-premises or in private data centers |
Management | Managed service, Microsoft handles maintenance | Requires self-management, updates, and backups |
Scalability | Easily scalable, with options for auto-scaling | Scalability is limited by hardware and resources |
Availability | High availability with built-in redundancy | Availability depends on local infrastructure |
Cost | Pay-as-you-go pricing model | Requires upfront investment and ongoing costs |
Maintenance | Microsoft handles updates, patches, and backups | Requires manual management and administration |
Security | Built-in security features, compliance options | Security configuration managed by the user |
Microsoft Azure SQL Database | Complete Tutorial
Azure SQL Database is a relational database (RDBMS) service provided by Microsoft Azure that is widely used by developers when creating new applications in the cloud. It is managed completely by Microsoft and is a highly scalable platform-as-a-service (PaaS) designed especially for cloud applications. Here, we create a managed database server in the cloud and use the server to deploy our database. The server is a logical construct that acts as the central administration point for pooled databases or multiple logins, auditing rules, threat detection policy, and failover groups.
Table of Content
- Microsoft Azure SQL Database
- What is Microsoft Azure SQL Database?
- Azure SQL vs. SQL Server
- Why Azure SQL Database?
- SQL Azure Architecture
- Azure SQL Database Features
- Azure SQL Database Tiers
- Azure SQL Database Services
- Microsoft Azure SQL Database Hands-on
- Querying using Azure SQL Database
- Pricing Of Azure SQL Database
- Deleting Databases in AzureSQL
- Conclusion
- Azure SQL Database – FAQs