Everybody speaks about getting into the cloud, even with databases... so let me introduce you to Azure SQL in all their beautiful colors and different options.

I'll be speaking about Azure SQL in general, the different engines or services, and what you'll get for your money. Features, ways of deployment, and how to get your data into it.

After this session, you should be able to:
- Understand the benefits of SQL Server in Azure
- Articulate the critical differentiators between SQL Server on-prem, in Azure VM, in Azure SQL DB (Single database, Elastic Pools, and Managed instance), and hybrid
- Explain the different service tiers within Azure SQL DB, and evaluate what is best for your workloads and business requirements (Serverless, Hyperscale, General Purpose, Business Critical, etc.)