Microsoft Azure SQL Database: Key Features
Migrate SQL Server databases without changing apps
Get the broadest SQL Server engine compatibility and native virtual network (VNET) support with SQL Database Managed Instance.
Harness machine learning
SQL Database has built in intelligence which learns your database patterns and automatically adjusts for improved protection and performance. Threat detection monitors your database, notifying you of any suspicious activity to allow you to intervene before a problem arises.
Meet your compliance requirements
Advanced security features enable you to automatically mask sensitive data and encrypt it at rest and in motion. SQL Database meets compliance requirements such as ISO/IEC 27001/27002.