Azure SQL Database Documentation
Azure SQL Database is a relational database-as-a service using the Microsoft SQL Server Engine. SQL Database is a high-performance, reliable, and secure database you can use to build data-driven applications and websites in the programming language of your choice, without needing to manage infrastructure. Learn how to use SQL Database with our quickstarts, tutorials, and samples.
5-Minute Quickstarts
Learn how to create a SQL Database, manage it using SQL Management Studio, and develop with it in C#, Java, Python, Node.js, and Ruby:
Step-by-Step Tutorials
Learn how to create, manage, and migrate databases using SQL DB
- Create and design the schema for a new SQL Database using SSMS or .NET
- Migrate an existing SQL Server Database to use Azure SQL Database
- Secure your SQL Database
- Implement a geo-distributed database
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Samples
Find scripts to manage common tasks.