Azure SQL Database Reference

Core Concepts

Understand the fundamental building blocks of Azure SQL Database, including databases, elastic pools, and serverless compute.

Overview Database Transaction Units (DTUs) Elastic Pools Serverless Compute

Resource Management

Learn how to manage your SQL Database resources, including creation, configuration, scaling, and monitoring.

Create a Database Configure Settings Scale Resources Monitor Performance

Security

Explore security features like authentication, authorization, data encryption, and threat detection.

Authentication Methods Authorization and Permissions Data Encryption Threat Detection

APIs & SDKs

Find information on REST APIs, PowerShell cmdlets, Azure CLI, and SDKs for programmatic access.

REST API Reference PowerShell Cmdlets Azure CLI Commands SDKs

Troubleshooting & Support

Access resources for diagnosing and resolving common issues, plus information on getting support.

Common Errors Performance Tuning Get Support

Tutorials & Quickstarts

Get started quickly with step-by-step guides and practical examples for common scenarios.

Quickstart: Create a Database Quickstart: Connect to Your Database Tutorial: Migrate Databases

            -- Example T-SQL query for Azure SQL Database
            SELECT TOP 10
                name,
                create_date,
                compatibility_level
            FROM
                sys.databases
            WHERE
                database_id > 4;
        