On Azure offers a range of options tailored to different business needs, from basic database management to advanced analytics and scalability. Here’s an introduction to some of the key options:

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– Azure SQL Database is a fully managed relational database service provided by Azure.
– It offers built-in high availability, automated backups, and intelligent performance tuning.
– Azure SQL Database is suitable for small to large-scale applications and provides predictable performance and scalability.
– It supports various deployment options including single database, elastic pool, and managed instance.

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– Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully managed SQL Server instance hosted on Azure cloud.
– It provides near 100% compatibility with the latest SQL Server on-premises (Enterprise Edition).
– Managed Instance offers easier migration of on-premises SQL Server databases to the cloud without any application changes.
– It supports features like cross-database queries, CLR, SQL Server Agent, etc., which are not available in Azure SQL Database.

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– Azure Virtual Machines allow you to run SQL Server on a virtual machine hosted in the Azure cloud.
– This option provides full control over the SQL Server instance and the underlying operating system.
– You can choose from a variety of VM sizes and configurations to meet your performance and storage requirements.
– SQL Server on Azure VMs is suitable for lift-and-shift scenarios where you want to migrate existing SQL Server workloads to the cloud with minimal changes.

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– Formerly known as Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Synapse Analytics is a fully managed data analytics service.
– It provides capabilities for data integration, big data analytics, and data warehousing in a single platform.
– Azure Synapse Analytics can query and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data using familiar T-SQL language.
– It is designed for large-scale analytics and supports features like PolyBase for querying external data sources and Apache Spark integration.

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– Azure Arc extends Azure management and services to any infrastructure, including on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments.
– allows you to provision and manage SQL Managed Instances on any infrastructure running Kubernetes.
– This option provides centralized management, governance, and security for SQL Server instances across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

These options offer flexibility, scalability, and ease of management for hosting catering to diverse business requirements and scenarios. It’s essential to assess your specific needs, performance requirements, compliance regulations, and budget constraints when choosing the right option for your organization.