With today’s data-intensive world, relational databases are largely used by organizations. The cloud has made it both easier and harder to handle data. Azure provides various SQL database offerings to effectively manage relational data. Here is a rundown:
1. Azure SQL Database:
- Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), fully managed for automatic high availability, backups, and tuning.
- Supports scalable databases up to 100TB and offers autoscaling.
- Choose between DTU or vCore models for resource allocation.
- Elastic pools for cost optimization across multiple databases.
- Ideal for cloud apps, hyperscale needs, and serverless computing.
2. Azure SQL Managed Instance:
- PaaS offering for easy migrations of on-premises SQL databases to Azure.
- Supports SQL Server features like SQL Server Agent and CLR.
- Uses the vCore model for CPU and storage allocation.
- High SQL Server compatibility with managed service benefits.
3. SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines:
- Full control over SQL Server on Azure VMs.
- Best for migrations requiring OS control and complete SQL Server functionality.
- Azure handles backups and security patches.
Azure SQL Databases Key Features:
- Scalability: Scale vertically (compute) or horizontally (databases).
- Availability: Options for General Purpose, Business Critical, and Hyperscale workloads.
- Security: Encryption, Dynamic Data Masking, and compliance support.
Choosing the right Azure SQL solution depends on your app’s needs for scalability, performance, availability, and security. To explore more about how Azure SQL can transform your business, check out our full blog on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/architecting-scalable-data-solutions-relational-xhmvc/?trackingId=EsKu2V5HSaucLVFkQy9h4A%3D%3D