Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL Single Server General Purpose Compute Gen5
Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL Single Server General Purpose Compute Gen5 VCore subscription provides dedicated database resources for your business applications, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Access to: Dedicated compute resources for your MySQL databases, enabling consistent performance.
- Coverage for: Subscription-based access to Microsoft's managed MySQL service, simplifying operations.
- Protection against: Underprovisioning and performance bottlenecks with scalable compute options.
- Entitlement to: Latest features and security updates for your managed MySQL environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription provides access to Microsoft Azure Database for MySQL Single Server, specifically the General Purpose compute tier using Gen5 hardware with VCore provisioning. It enables businesses to deploy and manage fully managed MySQL databases in the cloud, offering a reliable and scalable platform for their applications.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this service fits within their existing cloud infrastructure. It supports business-critical applications that require a dedicated, high-performance MySQL database without the overhead of managing physical hardware or complex database software installations.
- Managed Service: Microsoft handles infrastructure, patching, and backups, reducing operational burden.
- Scalable Compute: VCore provisioning allows precise control over compute resources to match application demands.
- High Availability: Built-in redundancy and failover capabilities ensure continuous database operation.
- Security: Integrated security features and compliance certifications protect sensitive business data.
- Cost Efficiency: Subscription model provides predictable costs and avoids large upfront hardware investments.
Azure Database for MySQL Single Server offers SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, managed database solution that balances performance, cost, and operational simplicity.
What This Enables
Enable Teams to Deploy Business Applications
Enable teams to deploy new or existing business applications that require a dedicated MySQL database. This service provides the necessary compute and storage resources, managed by Azure, to ensure application availability and performance.
cloud-native applications, web applications, internal business tools, SaaS platforms
Streamline Database Operations
Streamline database management by offloading infrastructure maintenance, patching, and backups to Microsoft. This allows IT professionals to focus on application development and data management rather than routine operational tasks.
managed IT environments, cloud-first strategies, IT resource optimization, application modernization
Automate Scalability for Workload Fluctuations
Automate the scaling of database compute resources to match fluctuating application demands. The VCore model allows for precise adjustments, ensuring optimal performance during peak times and cost savings during periods of lower activity.
eCommerce platforms, seasonal businesses, variable user loads, performance-sensitive applications
Key Features
General Purpose Compute Tier
Provides a balanced mix of compute and storage for a wide range of common database workloads.
Gen5 Hardware
Offers modern, high-performance hardware for consistent and reliable database operations.
VCore Provisioning
Allows granular control over compute resources, enabling precise performance tuning and cost management.
Managed Service
Reduces operational overhead by automating patching, backups, and infrastructure maintenance.
High Availability Options
Ensures your database remains accessible even in the event of hardware failures, minimizing downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure database solutions to manage sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often experience fluctuating workloads, requiring scalable database solutions to support online sales, inventory management, and customer data processing, especially during peak seasons.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, compliant, and highly available database systems to manage patient records and operational data, adhering to regulations like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize database systems for managing production data, supply chain logistics, and operational efficiency, demanding reliable performance and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Database for MySQL Single Server?
It is a fully managed relational database service provided by Microsoft Azure. It allows you to run your MySQL databases in the cloud with high availability and scalability, without managing the underlying infrastructure.
What does 'General Purpose Compute Gen5, VCore' mean?
General Purpose is a compute tier offering a balanced ratio of compute and memory. Gen5 refers to the generation of hardware used, providing modern performance. VCore provisioning means you pay for dedicated CPU cores and RAM, allowing for predictable performance.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is ideal for businesses of all sizes, from SMBs to enterprises, that use MySQL for their applications and want a managed, reliable, and scalable cloud database solution.
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.