Is there a difference between the versions of SQL Server and Azure SQL DB?

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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. 1 апр. 2021 г.

Is Azure SQL Database same as SQL Server?

Since Azure SQL is based on SQL Server, they share many similarities in functionality and compatibility. But that doesn't mean they are the same. In fact, contrary to what many think, Azure SQL is not exactly the cloud version of SQL Server because there are many fundamental differences between the two.

What version of SQL Server is Azure SQL Database?

ProductDatabase Engine versionCompatibility LevelAzure SQL Database12150Azure SQL Database Managed Instance12150SQL Server 201714140SQL Server 201613130

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 is the difference between Azure SQL Database and SQL managed instance?

SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI) provides native Virtual Network (VNet) integration while Azure SQL Database enables restricted Virtual Network (VNet) access using VNet Endpoints. SQL MI helps bridge the gap between Azure SQL Database and On-premises SQL Server due to being built on an instance scoped configuration model.

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