Azure SQL Documentation

Welcome to Azure SQL

Azure SQL is a fully managed relational database service built on Microsoft SQL Server. It provides high performance, automatic scalability, and built‑in security.

Getting Started

Key Features

  • Automatic backups and point‑in‑time restore
  • Built‑in threat detection and advanced security
  • Scalable compute and storage options
  • Serverless compute tier

Latest Updates

2025‑09‑12: Introduced managed identity support for Azure SQL Managed Instance.