Cloud services are changing the dynamics of organizations and one of the new services that is being widely recognized nowadays is Database as a Service (DBaaS). Azure SQL DB Single database is a DBaaS option that provides a flexible, scalable and on-demand platform that also delivers self-service and easy management. This session shows how to create a Azure SQL DB, how to connect to it via Management Studio and some of the built in features that can assist with monitoring and management. During the demos we will also discuss how some options can affect the cost and management of the database.