Database Services

Database Services Covered:

  • Cosmos DB

  • Azure SQL Database

  • Azure Database for MySQL

  • Azure Database for PostgreSQL

  • SQL Managed Instance

Most sophisticated applications have some type of database

Cosmos DB

  • Extremely fast storage

  • Designed for modern application such as mobile video games, social networks and things requiring thousands of global replication

  • NoSQL Storage

  • Multi-modal

  • Supports many open-source APIs and protocols

Azure SQL Database

  • Runs on the SQL Server engine underneath

  • Relational DB

  • Database as a Service

  • Easy to replicate

  • Easy to scale

  • Easy to migrate from SQL Server on-prem

Azure Database for MySQL

  • Managed MySQL database

  • Common open-source DB

  • Makes migration to the cloud easier if you rely on this one

  • Wordpress uses it

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

  • Managed PostgreSQL database

  • Open-source DB

  • Has better support for clusters and more complex server setups

  • Makes migration to the cloud easier if you rely on this one

SQL Managed Instance

  • Most compatible with existing SQL Server

  • Minimal code changes

  • Fully managed by Azure

  • Always up-to-date

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