Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL Basic Data Storage
Securely manage your Azure Database for MySQL data storage with Microsoft's Basic tier licensing, ensuring essential operational continuity for your business applications.
- Access to: Core database functionalities and essential performance for your MySQL workloads.
- Coverage for: Standard data storage needs within the Azure South region, meeting basic operational requirements.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and ensuring access to necessary features for your applications.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation of your MySQL databases with predictable data storage capacity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL Basic tier licensing provides the foundational capacity for storing your database data within the Azure South region. It ensures that your MySQL databases have the necessary space to operate and store critical business information, enabling core application functionality.
This licensing is designed for businesses that utilize Azure Database for MySQL for their own operational needs, such as managing customer data, application backends, or internal business processes. It fits into your existing Azure environment, providing a compliant and cost-effective way to manage data storage.
- Essential Data Storage: Provides the fundamental GB per month capacity required for your MySQL database.
- Azure South Region: Specifically licensed for deployment within the Azure South geographical region.
- Basic Tier Functionality: Unlocks the core features and performance characteristics of the Basic tier.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your usage adheres to Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure services.
- Predictable Costs: Offers a clear, subscription-based billing model for data storage.
This Azure Database for MySQL Basic storage license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, compliant data storage for their core business applications.
What This Enables
Enable Core Application Data Storage
Enable teams to store critical business data for their applications running on Azure Database for MySQL. Streamline operations by ensuring sufficient capacity for day-to-day transactions and user interactions.
cloud-native applications, business process automation, internal data management, customer relationship management
Maintain Database Operational Continuity
Streamline database operations by securing the necessary data storage capacity for continued functionality. Automate the provisioning of storage to prevent downtime related to capacity limits.
production environments, mission-critical systems, data-intensive workloads, ongoing business operations
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure Database for MySQL data storage. Enable teams to focus on development and operations rather than managing complex licensing agreements.
regulated industries, IT governance frameworks, cloud resource management, audit readiness
Key Features
Azure Database for MySQL Basic Tier
Provides essential data storage capacity and core functionalities required for many business applications.
Data Storage (GB/Month)
Offers a predictable, metered capacity for storing your database information, aligning costs with usage.
Azure South Region Deployment
Ensures your data is stored within a specific geographic region, supporting data residency and latency requirements.
Microsoft Licensing Subscription
Guarantees compliance with Microsoft's terms of service, avoiding potential legal or operational risks.
Subscription Billing
Provides a clear and consistent billing model, simplifying financial planning and budgeting for IT resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data storage and compliance with regulations like SOX and PCI DSS, which Azure Database for MySQL can help meet with proper configuration and licensing.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on databases for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer data, necessitating reliable and scalable storage solutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must manage sensitive patient data securely and compliantly, adhering to HIPAA requirements, making secure data storage a critical component.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use databases for production tracking, supply chain management, and operational data, requiring consistent data storage to maintain efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Basic, General Purpose, and Memory Optimized tiers in Azure Database for MySQL?
The Basic tier offers cost-effective compute and storage for development and small-scale production workloads. General Purpose provides balanced compute and storage for a wide range of applications, while Memory Optimized is designed for high-performance, memory-intensive workloads.
Can I upgrade my Azure Database for MySQL tier later?
Yes, you can typically upgrade your Azure Database for MySQL tier from Basic to General Purpose or Memory Optimized to accommodate growing performance and feature requirements. This process is usually managed through the Azure portal.
What does 'GB/Month' mean for data storage?
GB/Month refers to Gigabytes of data storage provisioned and billed on a monthly basis. It represents the total amount of space available for your database files, transaction logs, and system objects within the Azure Database for MySQL instance.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.