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Is Azure SQL Database IaaS?
Azure SQL Database is built on standardized hardware and software that is owned, hosted, and maintained by Microsoft. SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machine (VM) falls into the industry category Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and allows you to run SQL Server inside a virtual machine in the cloud.
Does Azure SQL support stored procedures?
SQL Azure does not support common language runtime (CLR). This means system views, stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions are not available in Azure.
Why is Azure SQL Database a PaaS?
Azure SQL Database is a fully managed platform as a service (PaaS) database engine that handles most of the database management functions such as upgrading, patching, backups, and monitoring without user involvement. Azure SQL Database is based on the latest stable version of the Microsoft SQL Server database engine.
What does email do in SQL Server Azure?
06 January 2014 Posted in Azure, Email, SQL Emails are an integral part for any SQL Administrator who wishes to stay on top of thins. Emails can be used to send alerts on job failures, run and report on diagnostics or return a query result set that your users may be interested in.
How is Azure SQL used in virtual machines?
Azure SQL provides a quick and easy way to access all of your Azure SQL databases, elastic pools, logical servers, managed instances, and virtual machines. Azure SQL is not a service or resource. To manage existing resources, select the desired item in the list. To create new Azure SQL resources, select + Add.
When to migrate SQL Server to Azure VM?
Migrate to SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) when you want to use the familiar SQL Server environment with OS control, and want to take advantage of cloud-provided features such as built-in VM high availability, automated backups, and automated patching.
How to get support for SQL server virtual machine?
You can post your issue in these forums, or post to @AzureSupport on Twitter. You also can submit an Azure support request. To submit a support request, on the Azure support page, select Get support. What SQL Server virtual machine gallery images are available?