Azure SQL Database Reviews & Product Details

Azure SQL Database is a fully managed, intelligent relational database service built on the Microsoft SQL Server engine, designed to support modern cloud applications. It offers scalability, high availability, and robust security features, enabling developers to build and maintain applications without the complexities of infrastructure management. Key Features and Functionality: - Hyperscale Storage: Rapidly scale storage resources to meet demand, supporting large databases with up to 100 TB capacity. - Serverless Compute: Automatically adjust compute resources based on workload needs, optimizing performance and cost. - Built-in Intelligence: Utilize AI-driven features for performance tuning, threat detection, and advanced security measures. - High Availability: Ensure business continuity with automatic backups, geo-replication, and a 99.99% uptime SLA. - Advanced Security: Protect data with multi-layered security, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with over 100 certifications. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Azure SQL Database simplifies database management by automating routine tasks such as patching, backups, and monitoring, allowing developers to focus on application development. Its scalability and performance capabilities support applications of varying sizes, from small web apps to large enterprise solutions. The integration with Azure services and support for AI and machine learning workloads enable the creation of intelligent applications. Additionally, its comprehensive security and compliance features ensure data protection and regulatory adherence, making it a reliable choice for businesses seeking a robust cloud-based database solution.

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Microsoft

Discussions

Azure SQL Database Community

Overview by

William Adrian Cambronero (Cloud Engineer)

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

14 months

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PREM R.

Data Scientist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/2/2023

"Manage data with azure"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

The flow of data and feedback team is so much helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Better if prize will came down they will reduce my product cost Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/12/2023

"Microsoft Azure Databases: An Overview."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Microsoft Azure Databases offer a wide range of services and tools to help you manage your data more efficiently, such as automatic backups and support for different types of databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Some users may find certain aspects of Azure Databases challenging, such as its complex pricing structure or the learning curve required to master some of its advanced features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ajay J.

Associate Consultant

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/13/2023

"Review of microsoft azure data bases"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

The most beautiful thing is it has many use cases depend on the company infrastructure

It helps everyone from small to large scale business Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Nothing it is good for all and will help everyone on the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

S N.

Software Engineer and Managing Partner

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/9/2022

"Azure SQL database review"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Till now I've used the azure database and there has been no downtime at all. It's highly available as promised by azure.

And also we as users/admins need not worry about data loss which is safe with the help of backup options and restore options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Authentication is missing on windows systems and there are no features like data table partitions. People also use stored procedures which are available in other flavours of SQL but is missing here again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/20/2023

"Best in class database"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure Database allowed us to scale our databases in a better way than deploying extra hardware to the data center Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Nothing that I can specify at this point Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pramod K.

System Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/16/2023

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Microsoft Azure database"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Managing database in Azure SQL easy to handle and keep backup every time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

SQL UI architecture and pricing that need to minimiseed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/5/2023

"Reviewing azure databases"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure provide no of different databases to handle different types of data like structure,unstructed data which are managed services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Azure sll databases can have only 8 Tb file Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lokesh s.

IT manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/11/2023

"The cloud service that can be provided by the MS AZURE"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

The best thing in MS azure is Storage that can be used in multiple factos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

This is not reliable for non technical employee Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/8/2023

"Azure SQL DATABASE"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

As Microsoft hosts the SQL Database, the infrastructure cost and the problems with maintaining server has vanished.It is affordable and scalable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

We don't have any windows authentication is Azure Sql database. We don't have any table partition.We don't get any support for DB mirroring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.