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Public Cloud

SQL Server 2012 along with Windows Azure SQL Database provides a comprehensive database platform that spans on-premises and cloud.

Forrester Has Positioned Microsoft as a Leader in Enterprise Cloud Databases
Use both SQL Server and Windows Azure in a single app.
Enable On-demand Scale with SQL Azure Federation
Introduction to SQL Azure and Cloud Database Solutions

Learn about the benefits of migrating existing SQL Server applications to a Windows Azure Virtual Machine as well as creating new cloud applications using Windows Azure SQL Database service in the interactive demos below.

What's New in SQL Server 2012

SQL Server in new persistent Windows Azure Virtual Machines which allows you to migrate existing on-premises SQL Server applications to Windows Azure without modifying the application; Develop and Test new on-premises SQL Server applications quickly and cost effectively; Back and Restore existing on-premises SQL Server applications to Windows Azure; and Extend existing on-premises SQL Server applications to SQL Server application running in Windows Azure Virtual Machine. For more information on how to buy on SQL Database pricing, click here.
Windows Azure SQL Database service. Develop new cloud designed applications that are dynamically scalable and have built-in HA full managed platform and infrastructure solution, simply focus on application development with this service. Based on SQL Server technologies, use familiar SQL Server development and management tools. Extend on-premises SQL Server applications to Windows Azure SQL Database service. For more on Cloud data management offerings, click here.