Jun 17, 2025 · This article provides an overview of Azure SQL Database, a fully managed platform as a service (PaaS) database engine that handles most of the database management functions such as …

Sep 1, 2025 · If you’re new to Azure SQL, it can feel like a lot: Single databases, elastic pools, serverless, Hyperscale, Managed Instance, and full SQL Server on Azure VMs. The good news is …

Microsoft Azure SQL Database (also described as SQL Server on Azure or Azure SQL; formerly known as SQL Azure, SQL Server Data Services, SQL Services, and Windows Azure SQL Database) is a …

Build and scale apps using automation with Azure SQL Database, a fully managed cloud relational database designed for high performance and reliability.

Sep 28, 2023 · Is the Azure SQL database PAAS or SAAS? Azure SQL Database is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering provided by Microsoft Azure. In the PaaS model, the cloud provider (in this...

Jan 16, 2025 · Cloud solutions are broadly classified into three categories: The following diagram shows the shared responsibility model in Azure and highlights the difference between SaaS, PaaS, and …

Jan 15, 2026 · To back up Azure SQL databases that use Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) with customer-managed keys set at the database level, you must ensure that the cloud account used for …

Feb 18, 2025 · Azure SQL is a cloud-based suite of database services designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and ease of management. It comprises three main products, each catering to different …

Sep 14, 2025 · Azure SQL exists in three primary forms, each targeting different modernization or migration scenarios: What it is. Fully managed database service. Ideal for new apps, SaaS solutions, …

May 10, 2024 · In this article, I will delve into whether Azure SQL Database is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering. Before we dive into the details, let’s quickly recap …