Is Azure SQL Database same as SQL Server?

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So now you know: SQL Azure is a cloud-based database service that is a subset of SQL server. The differences in the architecture of both these databases, make them ideal for different scenarios and setups. 10 сент. 2018 г.

Is Azure SQL the same as SQL Server?

Azure SQL Database offers Database-as-a-service (DBaaS-PaaS). With SQL Database, you don't have access to the machines that host your databases. In contrast, Azure Virtual Machine offers Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Running SQL Server on an Azure VM is similar to running SQL Server in a On-Premise datacenter.

Is Azure SQL Database SQL Server?

Azure SQL Database is based on the latest stable version of the Microsoft SQL Server database engine. You can use advanced query processing features, such as high-performance in-memory technologies and intelligent query processing.

Is Azure SQL compatible with SQL Server?

Azure fully supports running any edition of SQL Server on IaaS (VM). Combined with 'Always On' availability groups you will be able to achieve full compatibility with legacy on-premises SQL installs.

What version of SQL Server is Azure SQL Database?

All the supported SQL Server versions (2008R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019) and editions (Developer, Express, Web, Standard, Enterprise) are available.

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