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

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William Adrian Cambronero (Cloud Engineer)

Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

14 months

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Mohammed G.

Software Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/4/2024

"Exploring Azure SQL Database's Benefits and Use Cases"

3/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

What I like about the most about Azure SQL Databasea is the numerous optimization features built into it to help in its operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

For me, the cost of operation is still a thing. I believe there can be more pricing structures that will have clearer estimates of which workload is covered in it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cristian R.

Technical Specialist T2

Apparel & Fashion

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/12/2024

"Database Management Solutions Made Easy - MS Azure Databases"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

The main factror to which I enjoy implementing and using MS Azure Databases is due to the ease of integration within other technologies and the reporting properties. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

There are no areas of dislike. I would like to obtain more available certifications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Azure SQL Database solving and how is that benefiting you?

MS Azure Databases have given us an insight look of internal processes to which we were taking action blindly in the recent past. Also, the detailed reporting has provided our enterprise a determining advantage when making sound decisions involving important upgrades or changes to our IT infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BINOD M.

Jr. Support Officer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/1/2025

"Optimizing Performance in Azure SQL Database"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure SQL Database: Scalable, Secure, and Fully Managed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Complex Pricing: DTU vs. vCore model can be confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/15/2025

"Capable Product With Challenging Learning Curve"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure is able to handle just about any task remotely related to networking & databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

It's difficult to navigate Azure's UI. While you CAN do nearly anything you need, learning where to go to start up is a challenge in itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/19/2024

"Azure SQL database among best database connector"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Integration with Microsoft, I used it with Azure Data studio and Microsoft Power BI, the integration is seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Not that I know any to be honest compared to other tools like MSSQL that I barely used in the past. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Azure SQL Database solving and how is that benefiting you?

Data collection, querying and efficient storage. As a data analyst often asked to build reports based with Power BI or Excel, which are used to fetch data from Azure SQL Database for visualization or reporting. I use these tools to connect directly to the database using credentials provided by the DBA. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arup M.

Senior Associate

Airlines/Aviation

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/14/2024

"Review on Microsoft Azure Databases"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Wide Range of Database Options-Azure SQL Database for relational workloads.

Fully Managed Services-Performance monitoring and tuning,Automatic backups Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Cost Complexity:Azure's pricing model can be complex, with various tiers, regions, and features influencing costs.

Hidden Costs- Additional charges for features like geo-replication, read replicas, and backups can add up unexpectedly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/30/2025

"Azure SQL Database"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Relational Databases easily the best database for enterprise applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Sometimes performance issues if not taken care properly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karan S.

Associate Data Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/16/2025

"Best Performance Databases"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Microsoft have a vide varieties of data bases for the differnt use case and all are good efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Some databases of Microsoft like Azure MS SQL database. I'm not able to install SSMS in macbook. They only provided management studio for window user Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

NINAD M.

Executive

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/1/2025

"SQL Database Cloud Platform"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

The functionality and features that it offer, which are very similar to an on premise SQL Server including stored procedures, and strong transactional capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Face a lot of difficulty and complexity while managing the billing structure leading to unexpected costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.