Azure SQL Database Features
Key Capabilities & Innovations
Intelligent Performance
Leverage built-in intelligence to automatically optimize query performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and predict future resource needs.
Learn More →Always Encrypted
Protect sensitive data at rest and in transit with transparent data encryption, ensuring data privacy even from database administrators.
Learn More →Threat Detection
Proactively identify and respond to suspicious activities, potential vulnerabilities, and threats with advanced security monitoring and alerts.
Learn More →Automatic Backups & Restore
Benefit from automated, geo-replicated backups with tunable retention policies, ensuring data availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
Learn More →Serverless Compute
Automatically scale compute resources based on workload demand, paying only for what you use and reducing idle costs.
Learn More →Hyperscale
Achieve massive scalability with independent scaling of compute and storage, supporting databases up to 100TB with high performance.
Learn More →Hybrid Cloud Capabilities
Seamlessly manage and migrate on-premises SQL Server instances to Azure SQL Database with tools like Azure Arc and Azure Data Studio.
Learn More →High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Ensure continuous operation with built-in high availability and robust disaster recovery options, including active geo-replication.
Learn More →Explore More Features
Azure SQL Database offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to simplify database management, enhance security, and optimize performance for modern applications. Discover advanced capabilities like:
- Intelligent Query Processing: Optimizes query execution plans automatically.
- Dynamic Data Masking: Restricts sensitive data access for non-privileged users.
- Row-Level Security: Controls data access based on user identity.
- Transparent Data Encryption (TDE): Encrypts data at rest automatically.
- Managed Instance Compatibility: Provides near 100% compatibility with on-premises SQL Server.
- Integration with Azure Services: Connects seamlessly with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and more.
For detailed technical specifications and in-depth guides, please refer to the official Azure SQL Database documentation.