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AZ-900 · Question 10 · Domain 1.3: Describe Cloud Service Types
Which cloud service model does Azure SQL Database belong to?
Which cloud service model does Azure SQL Database belong to?
Answer options:
A.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B.
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
D.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
How to approach this question
If the cloud provider manages the underlying OS and database engine, but you manage the data and schema, it's a platform.
Full Answer
B.Platform as a Service (PaaS)✓ Correct
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Azure SQL Database is a Platform as a Service (PaaS). Microsoft manages the underlying infrastructure, operating system, and database engine (including patching and backups), allowing you to focus solely on your database design and data.
Common mistakes
Confusing Azure SQL Database (PaaS) with SQL Server on Azure VMs (IaaS).
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