DP-900Domain 2: Identify Considerations for Relational Data on AzureRelational Data on AzureeasySingle choice
A team wants a managed SQL Server-compatible database WITHOUT managing VMs, patching, or backups — fully PaaS. Which Azure service?
A.SQL Server on Azure VMs (IaaS)
VMs = IaaS — you patch and manage.
B.Azure SQL Database
Managed SQL PaaS = Azure SQL Database. Correct.
C.Azure Cosmos DB
Cosmos DB is NoSQL — not relational SQL.
D.Azure Table Storage
Table Storage is a key-attribute NoSQL store.
Why this answer
Azure SQL Database is the PaaS relational engine — Microsoft manages patching, HA, and backups. SQL on VMs is IaaS (you manage the OS/SQL). Cosmos DB and Table Storage are non-relational.
Correct answer: B · Last reviewed 2026-11-05
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