Microsoft offers several options for moving your SQL Server workloads to Azure. If you’re looking to host modern cloud applications, your best option is Azure SQL Database Service. For an overview of the business benefits of using data infrastructure services in the cloud, download “Future-Proof Your Data Infrastructure with Azure: A Business Case for Database Administrators.”
Azure SQL Database is a general-purpose relational database based on the latest Enterprise Edition of SQL Server. A fully managed SQL database engine, Azure SQL Database service is your platform as a service solution. That means you don’t have to worry about updates, patching, or managing the hardware, and it’s a great option when you need to get to market fast.