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AZ-900 · Question 11 · Domain 1.3: Cloud Service Types
Which cloud service category does Azure SQL Database belong to?
Which cloud service category 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.
On-premises
How to approach this question
Determine if you manage the OS (IaaS), just the data/app (PaaS), or just use the software (SaaS).
Full Answer
B.Platform as a Service (PaaS)✓ Correct
Azure SQL Database is a PaaS offering. Microsoft manages the underlying infrastructure, operating system, and database software (including patching and backups), allowing you to focus purely on your database schema and data.
Common mistakes
Confusing Azure SQL Database (PaaS) with SQL Server on Azure VMs (IaaS).
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