We will explore the relational data services that Azure offers for storing and managing structured data. Relational data services are based on the relational model, which organizes data into tables with rows and columns. Each row represents an entity, and each column represents an attribute of that entity. Relational data services use SQL (Structured Query Language) as the standard language for querying and manipulating data.
Azure provides several options for relational data services, depending on your needs and preferences. Some of the most popular ones are:
Azure SQL Database: A fully managed cloud database service that supports the latest SQL Server features and compatibility. Azure SQL Database offers high availability, scalability, security, and performance for your relational data. You can choose from different service tiers and deployment options to suit your workload and budget.
Azure SQL Managed Instance: A fully managed instance of SQL Server that runs in the cloud. Azure SQL Managed Instance provides near 100% compatibility with the on-premises SQL Server, as well as built-in high availability and disaster recovery. You can migrate your existing SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Managed Instance with minimal downtime and effort.
Azure Database for MySQL: A fully managed database service that uses the open-source MySQL database engine. Azure Database for MySQL supports the latest MySQL features and community editions. You can scale your database up or down as needed, and benefit from the security and reliability of Azure.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL: A fully managed database service that uses the open-source PostgreSQL database engine. Azure Database for PostgreSQL supports the latest PostgreSQL features and community editions. You can scale your database up or down as needed, and benefit from the security and reliability of Azure.
Azure Database for MariaDB: A fully managed database service that uses the open-source MariaDB database engine. Azure Database for MariaDB supports the latest MariaDB features and community editions. You can scale your database up or down as needed, and benefit from the security and reliability of Azure.