Is Azure SQL MySQL?

Does Azure SQL use MySQL?

Azure Database for MySQL is a relational database service powered by the MySQL community edition. You can use either Single Server or Flexible Server to host a MySQL database in Azure.

What type of SQL is Azure SQL?

Azure SQL Database is a fully managed platform as a service (PaaS) database engine that handles most of the database management functions such as upgrading, patching, backups, and monitoring without user involvement.

Is Azure SQL a Microsoft SQL?

No. Azure SQL Database is a fully managed database service, which means that Microsoft operates SQL Server for you, and ensures its availability and performance. SQL Database also includes innovative features to enhance your business continuity, such as built-in high availability.

What is the difference between SQL and Azure SQL?

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.