Databases in Azure
Explore different types of database in Azure.
Azure provides various database services, each designed for specific use cases. Depending on our requirements, we can choose the appropriate database service to store, manage, and analyze our data effectively. All of the database services are highly available and scalable. The following are the different types of databases available in Azure:
Azure offers a database service called Azure SQL Database which is a fully managed relational database service. It offers the capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server. Support for T-SQL, stored procedures, and triggers are only some of the capabilities offered by this database management system.
Capabilities and features
Azure SQL Database possesses many features, making it an appealing choice for companies. The following are some of the most important aspects:
Flexibility: since Azure SQL Database offers flexibility, we can transfer data to and from other cloud platforms. This can help us avoid being locked in with a particular vendor and provide us with better agility.
Security: Azure SQL Database offers a high level of protection with its comprehensive security features, which include encryption, authentication, and auditing. In addition to that, it comes with built-in compliance and regulatory certifications, such as those for GDPR and HIPAA.
Compatibility: The Azure SQL Database is interoperable with a wide variety of applications and tools, including Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Visual Studio, amongst others.
Performance: Since Azure SQL Database offers high-performance processing, the responses to our database queries will arrive much quicker than conventional on-premises ...