What version of SQL Server is Azure SQL Database?

What SQL Server version is Azure SQL?

With SQL on Azure VMs, you can use any of the platform-provided SQL Server images (which includes a license) or bring your SQL Server license. All the supported SQL Server versions (2008R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019) and editions (Developer, Express, Web, Standard, Enterprise) are available.

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

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.

How do I find my Azure SQL Database Version?

SSMS. You can also find the Azure SQL Database version in SSMS using the server address in the Object Explorer.

Does Azure SQL use SQL Server?

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.