Part of the Azure SQL family, Azure SQL is a fully managed relational database service built for the Azure cloud. Build your next app with the assistance of a fully managed SQL database with built-in AI capabilities, auto-scaling, and backups. Explore Azure SQL Database ...
Object storage integration SQL Server 2022 (16.x) introduces new object storage integration to the data platform, enabling you to integrate SQL Server with S3-compatible object storage, in addition to Azure Storage. The first is backup to URL and the second is Data Lake Virtualization.Data Lake...
Geo-restore is only available when geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS) has been chosen for storage redundancy.Learn more in restoring a Hyperscale database to a different region.Compare resource limitsThe vCore-based service tiers are differentiated based on database availability, storage type, ...
Applies to: SQL ServerMicrosoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS). Applications and tools connect to a SQL Server instance or database, and communicate using Transact-SQL (T-SQL).Deployment optionsYou can install SQL Server on Windows or Linux, deploy it in a Linux...
SQL vs. NoSQL databases differences SQL Database Definition SQL database or relational database is a collection of highly structured tables, wherein each row reflects a data entity, and every column defines a specific information field. Relational databases are built using the structured query langu...
Support for an agile model with quick resource availability Pay for what you need How Does Database as a Service Work? Understanding how a Database as a Service (DBaaS) works involves two key components: Shared Responsibility Model: Defines the responsibilities of both the Cloud Dat...
Public Preview: Schema Migration to Azure SQL DB target is now available in Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).With this feature users can migrate the schemas along with the data using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) without having to use DACPAC or other ...
Structured Query Language (SQL) is the unifying thread in the complex tapestry of database management. It is the common language spoken by various database systems, including SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and MS SQL Server. SQL is the bridge between data and the people who need it. ...
Database Engine The Database Engine is responsible for storing, processing, and securing data within SQL Server. It is made up of two main sub-components: Relational Engine (RE) and Storage Engine (SE). The Relational Engine dissects the queries submitted to it by creating an execution plan...
SQL Server 2019 (15.x) builds on Intelligent Database innovations in previous releases to ensure that it just runs faster. These improvements help overcome known resource bottlenecks and provide options for configuring your database server to provide predictable performance across all your workloads....