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Azure SQL

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Definition

Microsoft's cloud-based relational database service that provides managed SQL Server capabilities.

Real-World Example

Azure SQL Database automatically handles backups, updates, and scaling for your applications.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

All are managed relational database services that run Microsoft SQL Server with automated patching and backups. Azure SQL Database is a PaaS offering with built-in high availability and serverless/hyperscale options, while Azure SQL Managed Instance is closer to full SQL Server instance compatibility. AWS RDS and GCP Cloud SQL provide managed SQL Server instances. OCI offers managed SQL Server via its database service.

AWS
Amazon RDS for SQL Server
AZ
Azure SQL Database / Azure SQL Managed Instance
GCP
Cloud SQL for SQL Server
OCI
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Database Service for Microsoft SQL Server

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