As businesses in shift from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud, understanding platform-native solutions like Azure SQL becomes essential. Whether you’re looking to reduce overheads, improve scalability, or enhance data security, Azure SQL as a Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering delivers modern, cloud-based database functionality—without the hassle of server maintenance.
Azure SQL is a family of fully managed, cloud-native database services provided by Microsoft through the Azure cloud platform. It offers high-performance SQL databases without the need to manage hardware, patching, backups, or scaling manually. It’s ideal for businesses that want a reliable, always-on database without hiring in-house DBAs or maintaining legacy infrastructure.
Yes. Azure SQL is a classic example of Platform as a Service (PaaS). Microsoft manages the infrastructure, operating system, and SQL Server engine, while you focus on building and maintaining your apps and data. You get automated patching, built-in high availability, backups, and scalability—all handled by the cloud.
Traditional SQL Server installations require you to:
With Azure SQL (PaaS), all of that is abstracted. Your database runs in the cloud with:
This makes it ideal for modern apps, mobile services, and businesses looking for cost-effective IT solutions in Perth.
Partnering with an MSP like Epic IT to manage your Azure SQL implementation can unlock:
As a trusted Microsoft partner and managed IT support provider in Perth, Epic IT can:
Whether you’re modernising legacy systems or building a new cloud-native app, we help you design a solution that aligns with your business strategy and budget.
Learn more about PaaS.
Azure SQL is ideal for:
Yes. Azure SQL includes:
Plus, when you engage Epic IT for managed security, we layer in extra controls like multi-factor access, SIEM logging, and incident response.
Learn more about our Access Management offering here.
