Successful use of another Microsoft Product
January 29, 2026

Successful use of another Microsoft Product

Hannes Piek | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Azure SQL Database

Storing data used in automation applications enabling different business processes. One of the business processes that the product helps to address is manage slow moving stock items not tracked in an official ERP system that requires some or other form of workflow behind it. It has enabled us to have access to data outside of the business network to keep track and account of valuable items.

Pros

  • Data access
  • Data availability
  • Scalability

Cons

  • Network speed
  • SSO can be slow at times
  • Total uptime has increased leading in better availability
  • Cost to use platform is more expensive than on-prem but is offset through other factors
The interfaces are intuitive once you are familiar with all the functions. The ability to use different tools to interact with the platform, such as directly via a browser or code editors such as VS Code or Visual Studio is a great option and allows for integrating withn the project and other testing and developing tools.
Better and more useful automation tools are available. Better at scaling and hosting your data. Greater security around access of data and encrypting where required. Allows for seamless integration in other Azure solutions which allows for greater flexibility when using the database for storing critical data and using it in automation solutions.

Do you think Azure SQL Database delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Azure SQL Database's feature set?

Yes

Did Azure SQL Database live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Azure SQL Database go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Azure SQL Database again?

Yes

Building an application with a database that requires to be used by multiple parties that is a part of your network or not. The security on the platform allows for the secure handling of information. The platform availability is a big factor looking at factors when data availability for crucial application is very important.

Azure SQL Database Feature Ratings

Database-as-a-Service
7.0
Automatic software patching
6
Database scalability
8
Automated backups
6
Database security provisions
8
Monitoring and metrics
8
Automatic host deployment
6

Evaluating Azure SQL Database and Competitors

  • Cloud Solutions
  • Scalability
  • Integration with Other Systems
Cloud solutions due to being a multi national company it is important to have access to data at all times in a sustainable manner. The cloud solutions also help to solve maintainability issues and help to reduce certain overheads that are typically associated with on-prem solutions. Cloud solutions brings along an availability factor that on-prem solutions can not always deliver.
Considering subscription models and the impact it might and will have should it change. The cost that is linked to licensing and the impact on data ownership should the license/subscription model become unaffordable would be compared against the long term cost of owning and maintaining our own data centers.

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