Azure SQL Database vs Azure SQL on VM -
we finding azure sql database slow. 10x slower same spend on sql on azure vm.
however vm based solution requires maintenance , backups , im concerned i'll loose vm , data if horrible goes wrong.
thus sql azure solution seems safer me. have 2 specific questions.
- are seeing speed difference , if there solution
- is there nice solution ensure sql on vm backed automatically , offsite.
azure sql database slower sql server on azure virtual machine. however, didn't find slow 10x. may should try premium tier, delivers more powerful , predictable performance, in case database in other tier.
regarding sql server on azure virtual machine, there support available automated backup , patching. please visit below link more details.
http://azure.microsoft.com/blog/2015/01/29/automated-everything-with-sql-server-on-iaas-vms/