Pricing Of Azure SQL Database
There are two types of purchase models available in the Azure database. They are:
- vCore ( virtual cores)
- DTU (Data Transaction Units)
1. vCore (virtual cores) Pricing
Serverless compute:
A better option for databases with erratic usage patterns is the Serverless Compute tier. It guarantees effective resource usage by automatically adjusting compute resources in accordance with demand. This tier offers flexibility for changing workloads and streamlines cost management with compute consumption invoicing computed per second.
- Hyperscale: Optimizes cost performance for a range of workloads by combining compute and storage auto-scaling up to 100 TB. With storage fees determined by real allocation, scalability is possible without incurring excessive charges for underutilized resources.
- Standard-series (Gen 5): Offers dependable performance with vCore usage-based pricing for the majority of relational database systems. The Hyperscale tier’s dynamic storage cost allocation between 10 GB and 100 TB guarantees effective resource use. Redundancy choices influence backup storage costs, offering flexibility for data protection requirements.
2. DTU (Data Transaction Units)
Single database model:
with pricing based on Database Transaction Units (DTUs) and included storage. Offers a cost-effective option for smaller applications with basic performance requirements. There are few models like basic, standard, premium and extra storage models.
- Basic: Azure’s Basic tier offers 5 DTUs and includes 2 GB of storage, ideal for basic workloads, priced at $0.0068/hour.
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