Microsoft Azure SQL Database is an excellent Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solution for a wide variety of users, notable for ease of use, exemplary controls, and AI/ML optimization.

Recent updates to Microsoft's Azure SQL Database service include migration, high-availability and information protection options, and other improvements.

In other Azure database happenings, this week Microsoft also announced launched previews of In-Memory OLTP (online transaction processing) and Real-Time Operational Analytics for Azure SQL Database.

Microsoft has cut the price of its SQL database in Azure and lowered the smallest option to 100 MB.

Microsoft decreased its SQL Azure pricing again, and added a new 100 MB database storage option.

Microsoft yesterday announced its Database as a Service cloud offering is incorporating new Standard and Basic preview service tiers, along with new performance levels.

Microsoft recently published a new version of its service-level agreement (SLA) for Azure SQL Database, adding uptime perks for organizations that use the 'Business Critical' tier.

Learn how to use the Azure Portal to create a cloud-based SQL database with just a few mouse clicks.

Plus, Azure Copilot integration adds Azure SQL Database skills into Microsoft Copilot for Azure, providing self-guided assistance that enables users to manage databases and solve issues independently.

Microsoft Azure SQL Database pricing is staged across Elastic Pool, Managed Instance, and Single Database models. You'll find a customizable cost calculator here for all three options.

Microsoft Azure SQL Database is an excellent Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solution for a wide variety of users, notable for ease of use, exemplary controls, and AI/ML optimization.