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8585<details >
8686<summary ><b >Azure SQL Database</b > (PaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
8787
88- > - ** Description:** Fully managed PaaS Database Engine that automates upgrades, patching, backups, and monitoring.<br />
88+ > Fully managed PaaS Database Engine that automates upgrades, patching, backups, and monitoring.
89+
8990> - ** Benefits:** Reduces management overhead and total cost of ownership.<br />
9091> - ** Differentiators:** Built-in high availability, scalability, and security.<br />
9192> - ** Use Cases:** Ideal for modern cloud applications requiring performance, scale, and low operational maintenance.<br />
@@ -98,7 +99,8 @@ Click here to read more about a [quick guide on Azure SQL Database](./sql/azure-
9899<details >
99100<summary ><b >Azure SQL Managed Instance</b > (PaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
100101
101- > - ** Description:** Fully managed SQL Server instance with near-complete compatibility with on-premises SQL Server.<br />
102+ > Fully managed SQL Server instance with near-complete compatibility with on-premises SQL Server.
103+
102104> - ** Benefits:** Simplifies migration from on-premises without code changes.<br />
103105> - ** Differentiators:** Supports SQL Server Agent, linked servers, and cross-database transactions.<br />
104106> - ** Use Cases:** Enterprise app migrations from legacy environments.<br />
@@ -111,7 +113,8 @@ Click here to read more about a [quick guide on Azure SQL Managed Instance](./sq
111113<details >
112114<summary ><b >SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines</b > (IaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
113115
114- > - ** Description:** SQL Server running on Azure VMs, offering full OS-level access and control.<br />
116+ > SQL Server running on Azure VMs, offering full OS-level access and control.
117+
115118> - ** Benefits:** Offers flexibility and customization for apps with unique OS or database dependencies.<br />
116119> - ** Differentiators:** Supports specialized SQL Server features not available in PaaS offerings.<br />
117120> - ** Use Cases:** Best for lift-and-shift migrations requiring full control and legacy support.<br />
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124127<details >
125128<summary ><b >Azure Database for PostgreSQL</b > (PaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
126129
127- > - ** Description:** Enterprise-ready community PostgreSQL database service, fully managed by Microsoft.<br />
130+ > Enterprise-ready community PostgreSQL database service, fully managed by Microsoft.
131+
128132> - ** Benefits:** High availability with up to 99.99% SLA, built-in security, and scalability.<br />
129133> - ** Differentiators:** Supports PostgreSQL extensions and advanced indexing options.<br />
130134> - ** Use Cases:** Cloud-native applications using PostgreSQL frameworks like Django or Flask.<br />
@@ -137,7 +141,8 @@ Click here to read more about a [quick guide on Azure Database for PostgreSQL](.
137141<details >
138142<summary ><b >Azure Database for MySQL</b > (PaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
139143
140- > - ** Description:** Managed MySQL service providing open-source compatibility and built-in scaling.<br />
144+ > Managed MySQL service providing open-source compatibility and built-in scaling.
145+
141146> - ** Benefits:** Automatic backups, patching, high availability, and zone redundancy.<br />
142147> - ** Differentiators:** Community edition with scalable performance tiers.<br />
143148> - ** Use Cases:** Applications using PHP, Ruby, or Node.js; WordPress and ecommerce platforms.<br />
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150155<details >
151156<summary ><b >Oracle Database on Azure</b > (IaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
152157
153- > - ** Description:** Enables customers to run Oracle workloads directly on Azure infrastructure.<br />
158+ > Enables customers to run Oracle workloads directly on Azure infrastructure.
159+
154160> - ** Benefits:** Leverages existing Oracle licenses and integrations with Azure services.<br />
155161> - ** Differentiators:** Official Oracle support with flexible deployment topologies.<br />
156162> - ** Use Cases:** Running core enterprise Oracle applications with high availability.<br />
@@ -163,7 +169,8 @@ Click here to read more about a [quick guide on Oracle Database on Azure](./sql/
163169<details >
164170<summary ><b >SQL Server 2022</b > (IaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
165171
166- > - ** Description:** Latest release of SQL Server with built-in hybrid and cloud-connected capabilities.<br />
172+ > Latest release of SQL Server with built-in hybrid and cloud-connected capabilities.
173+
167174> - ** Benefits:** Brings innovations like ledger tables, Synapse Link, and built-in security enhancements.<br />
168175> - ** Differentiators:** Full hybrid flexibility for modern apps with backward compatibility.<br />
169176> - ** Use Cases:** Enterprise apps requiring up-to-date SQL features and strong cloud connectivity.<br />
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176183<details >
177184<summary ><b >Azure Cosmos DB</b > (PaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
178185
179- > - ** Description:** Globally distributed, multi-model NoSQL database for ultra-low latency and high throughput.<br />
186+ > Globally distributed, multi-model NoSQL database for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
187+
180188> - ** Benefits:** Turnkey global replication, automatic scaling, and multi-region writes.<br />
181189> - ** Differentiators:** Supports multiple APIs (SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Gremlin, Table).<br />
182190> - ** Use Cases:** IoT, retail, gaming, real-time personalization, and telemetry apps.<br />
@@ -189,7 +197,8 @@ Click here to read more about a [quick guide on Azure Cosmos DB](./nosql/azure-c
189197<details >
190198<summary ><b >Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra</b > (PaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
191199
192- > - ** Description:** Managed Cassandra database service designed for massive scale and availability.<br />
200+ > Managed Cassandra database service designed for massive scale and availability.
201+
193202> - ** Benefits:** Built-in automation, scalability, and hybrid deployment options.<br />
194203> - ** Differentiators:** Supports native Cassandra drivers and schemas with Azure-managed benefits.<br />
195204> - ** Use Cases:** Wide-column workloads such as product catalogs, fraud detection, and event monitoring.<br />
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202211<details >
203212<summary ><b >Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB</b > (PaaS)</summary >
204213
205- > - ** Description:** Fully managed implementation of MongoDB using Cosmos DB’s global infrastructure.<br />
214+ > Fully managed implementation of MongoDB using Cosmos DB’s global infrastructure.
215+
206216> - ** Benefits:** Globally available with strong SLAs and elastic scalability.<br />
207217> - ** Differentiators:** Offers wire protocol compatibility with native MongoDB SDKs and tools.<br />
208218> - ** Use Cases:** Web apps, content management, cataloging, and personalized recommendation engines.<br />
@@ -215,7 +225,8 @@ Click here to read more about a [quick guide on Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB](./n
215225<details >
216226<summary ><b >MongoDB Atlas on Azure</b > (SaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
217227
218- > - ** Description:** Official managed MongoDB service deployed in Azure’s cloud infrastructure.<br />
228+ > Official managed MongoDB service deployed in Azure’s cloud infrastructure.
229+
219230> - ** Benefits:** High automation, operational best practices, and global clusters.<br />
220231> - ** Differentiators:** Offers native integration with MongoDB features and support from MongoDB Inc.<br />
221232> - ** Use Cases:** Mobile and IoT apps, gaming, metadata management, and logging platforms.<br />
@@ -228,7 +239,8 @@ Click here to read more about a [quick guide on MongoDB Atlas on Azure](./nosql/
228239<details >
229240<summary ><b >Azure Cache for Redis</b > (PaaS) - Click to expand </summary >
230241
231- > - ** Description:** In-memory data store used for caching, messaging, and fast key-value operations.<br />
242+ > In-memory data store used for caching, messaging, and fast key-value operations.
243+
232244> - ** Benefits:** Ultra-low latency and high throughput data access.<br />
233245> - ** Differentiators:** Fully managed Redis with security, scaling, and geo-replication.<br />
234246> - ** Use Cases:** Session stores, real-time leaderboards, background task queues.<br />
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