Azure Database Services Overview
Microsoft Azure offers a comprehensive suite of managed database services designed to meet diverse application needs, from relational and NoSQL to in-memory and graph databases. These services provide scalability, high availability, and robust security features, allowing you to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.
Explore the various database options available in Azure:
Azure SQL Database
- Fully managed relational database service
- Built on SQL Server technology
- Intelligent performance and security
- Serverless and provisioned options
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Managed PostgreSQL service
- Flexible server and single server options
- High availability and disaster recovery
- Community edition compatibility
Azure Database for MySQL
- Managed MySQL service
- Flexible server deployment
- Automated backups and patching
- Enterprise-grade performance
Azure Database for MariaDB
- Managed MariaDB service
- Flexible server architecture
- High availability features
- Cost-effective solution
Azure Cosmos DB
- Globally distributed, multi-model database
- Supports document, key-value, graph, and column-family data
- Guaranteed low latency and high throughput
- Multiple consistency models
Azure Cache for Redis
- Fully managed Redis service
- High-performance caching
- In-memory data store
- Supports various Redis data structures
Key Features Across Azure Databases
- Managed Services: Azure handles infrastructure, patching, updates, and backups.
- Scalability: Easily scale your databases up or down to meet demand.
- High Availability: Built-in redundancy and failover for continuous operation.
- Security: Robust security features including encryption, network isolation, and threat detection.
- Global Distribution: Deploy your data where your users are for optimal performance.
- Hybrid Capabilities: Connect on-premises data with Azure services.