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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

14 months

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Users consistently praise Azure SQL Database for its scalability and ease of use, allowing teams to focus on application development without worrying about infrastructure management. The platform's robust security features and seamless integration with other Azure services enhance its appeal. However, some users note that the pricing structure can be complex and potentially high, especially for larger deployments.

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Arup M.
AM
Senior Associate
Airlines/Aviation
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Review on Microsoft Azure Databases"
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
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Azure SQL Database"
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.
KS
Associate Data Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best Performance Databases"
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.
NM
Executive
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL Database Cloud Platform"
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.

Mohd T.
MT
Digital Specialist Engineer L2
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS Azure Database"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Easy to use, connectivity from all technologies, easily integrated Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Cost is little high, it will be expensive for daily tasks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
CE
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust Database offering from Azure"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure provide database services for structured and unstructured data. Its easy to use like many of the DB SQL products available on the market. It takes the infrastructure maintainance and scaling issue out of scope. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

I dont see any downsides as such. Its just that if your entire cloud ecosystem is based in Azure it is easier to integrate rather that integrating with any other cloud service provider. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kanishk D.
KD
Sales Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good services"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

They are scalable in nature it has variety of data base option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

It is costly and even bit complecated as it is hard for new comer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pawan D.
PD
IT Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Review of Azure SQL Database"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure SQL Database offers a reliable, scalable, and secure platform for your database needs. It's fully managed, highly available, and can be easily integrated with other Azure services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Azure SQL Database can be expensive, might not be as performant as self-managed SQL Server, has limited features, and can lead to vendor lock-in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Most effective for failover mechanism and data recovery"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

It offers built in encryption, advanced threat protection and compatibility with global standards that makes it best in the yard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

High performance and large scale database management can escalate quickly. Because features like advanced security may add to the expense. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dana Ann W.
DW
Operations Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Azure makes data easy!"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Microsoft Azure is user friendly. It's seamless integration allows for data management and project tracking with efficiencies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

This product has no downsides. It is reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

14 months

Average Discount

10%

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