Azure SQL Database is a cloud-based service offered by Microsoft Azure that provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for managing relational databases and offers different deployment options: Single Database, Elastic Pool, and Managed Instance, each with its own unique features and benefits.
- Single Database is ideal for applications with predictable and steady usage demands,
- Elastic Pool is a cost-effective solution for managing and scaling multiple databases with unpredictable usage demands.
- Managed Instance provides near 100% compatibility with the latest SQL Server on-premises and is useful for scenarios involving mass database migrations from on-premises or IaaS databases.
