Azure SQL Database is a fully managed PaaS database server that keeps track of most database management tasks like data upgradations, patching, data backups, etc., without the need for human intervention. Azure SQL Database always runs on the most recent stable version of the Microsoft SQL Server database system, and its built-in PaaS capabilities allow you to concentrate on the domain-specific database management and performance activities that play a major role in upscaling your business. It also enables you to develop a highly accessible and rich in performance data storage layer for Azure apps and solutions.
Azure SQL Managed Instance is an efficient, highly scalable database solution by Microsoft. It is fully compatible with the latest SQL Server (Enterprise Edition) database system and offers a native VNet implementation that resolves basic safety issues, as well as a commercial model that is appealing to existing SQL Server users. Existing SQL Server users are enabled to migrate their local workloads to the cloud with minimal changes. Simultaneously, SQL Managed Instance retains all PaaS functionalities, including automated upgrades, automated backups, and high accessibility, thereby lowering administration expenses.
