Is SQL Server on Azure VM PaaS?

Is SQL in Azure PaaS?

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 Server SaaS or PaaS?

As per the document from Microsoft at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/azure-database-fundamentals/azure-sql-managed-instance, the Azure SQL database and Azure SQL Managed Instance are PaaS.

Is Azure SQL Server IaaS or PaaS?

Azure SQL Database is a relational database-as-a-service (DBaaS) hosted in Azure that falls into the industry category of Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).

Is it possible to host SQL Server on Azure VM?

SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines enables you to use full versions of SQL Server in the cloud without having to manage any on-premises hardware. SQL Server virtual machines (VMs) also simplify licensing costs when you pay as you go. Azure virtual machines run in many different geographic regions around the world.