Azure Databases Documentation
Explore the comprehensive documentation for all Azure database services. Find guides, tutorials, API references, and best practices to build and manage your data solutions on Azure.
Getting Started with Azure Databases
Azure provides a wide range of managed database services to suit various workloads and application needs. Whether you're working with relational databases, NoSQL databases, or data warehousing, Azure offers scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.
Choose a service below to dive into its specific documentation:
Azure SQL Database
A fully managed relational database service built on the Microsoft SQL Server engine. Provides compatibility with SQL Server, high availability, and advanced security features.
Learn More >Azure Cosmos DB
A globally distributed, multi-model database service. Supports multiple data models and APIs, including document, key-value, graph, and column-family.
Learn More >Azure Database for PostgreSQL
A fully managed relational database service based on the open-source PostgreSQL database engine.
Learn More >Azure SQL Managed Instance
A managed instance of the SQL Server engine that provides near 100% compatibility with on-premises SQL Server.
Learn More >Key Concepts and Features
- Scalability: Easily scale your databases up or down based on demand.
- High Availability: Built-in redundancy and failover mechanisms ensure continuous operation.
- Security: Robust security features including encryption, network isolation, and threat detection.
- Managed Services: Offload database administration tasks like patching, backups, and monitoring to Azure.
- Global Distribution: Deploy your databases across multiple Azure regions for low-latency access and disaster recovery.
Common Tasks
Resources
Quickstarts: Get started quickly with step-by-step guides for popular services.
Tutorials: Learn how to perform specific tasks and build applications with Azure databases.
API Reference: Detailed documentation for all database service APIs.
Pricing: Understand the cost of Azure database services: Azure SQL Database | Azure Cosmos DB
Support: Need help? Visit the Azure Support page.