Top Azure Data Services Overview: Relational Databases

This article provides an overview of Microsoft Azure's relational-database services, which are crucial for data engineering jobs. The two subcategories within this category include support for Microsoft SQL Server databases and open-source databases. The text delves into the details of various Azure SQL services such as SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS), Azure SQL Managed Instance (PaaS), Azure SQL Database (PaaS), Single Database, Elastic Pool, and Azure SQL Edge. It also compares the use cases for these services. Additionally, it discusses open-source database services offered by Azure including Azure Database for MySQL, Azure Database for MariaDB, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL. The article concludes with a brief overview of how Microsoft Azure's relational-database services aim to reduce the burden of data administration tasks on companies, allowing them to focus more on generating value for their businesses.