Yugabyte, a provider of distributed SQL databases for enterprises, has announced that YugabyteDB Managed is now available on Microsoft Azure for the general public.



This release allows businesses to use all three major public cloud providers, including Azure, to install YugabyteDB as a fully managed database-as-a-service.

The service is now available in over 66 areas globally, including 15 Azure regions. Enterprises can install databases wherever they need them and manage them on an ongoing basis using YugabyteDB's global footprint on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure.

YugabyteDB claims to maintain the strength and familiarity of PostgreSQL while advancing its capabilities with a distributed cloud-native architecture. By using YugabyteDB as a fully managed database-as-a-service, businesses can focus on developing applications while effectively managing their databases.

According to Yugabyte co-founder and CTO Karthik Ranganathan, they are developing YugabyteDB to be the go-to cloud-native database for modern mission-critical business applications. The launch of YugabyteDB Managed on Azure brings them closer to their goal of allowing enterprises to run applications in any cloud at any scale with zero downtime. By providing Azure as a public cloud option for YugabyteDB Managed, they are meeting the demands of clients who are looking for database modernization.

YugabyteDB is built on PostgreSQL, which ensures continuous availability and reliability of applications while minimizing the risk of downtime. The solution takes advantage of Azure's infrastructure to easily scale business-critical applications and handle expanding workloads. Migrating applications across different cloud environments, including Azure, is made simple with YugabyteDB, as it does not require major application changes.

YugabyteDB Managed on Azure offers unique features and advantages that other distributed SQL Azure services do not provide.

Azure for YugabyteDB Managed offers features such as automated backups, continuous monitoring, security protocols, and seamless integration with other Azure services. Users can easily provision and manage high-performance YugabyteDB clusters on Azure, taking advantage of Azure's robust infrastructure and global footprint.

By utilizing Azure for YugabyteDB Managed, organizations can benefit from the flexibility and scalability of both the cloud platform and the distributed database, enabling them to build and manage modern, mission-critical applications with ease.


Azure for YugabyteDB Managed provides a fully managed YugabyteDB service on the Azure cloud platform, enabling users to deploy and run YugabyteDB clusters without having to manage the underlying infrastructure themselves. This simplifies the operational aspects of managing a distributed SQL database, allowing developers and administrators to focus on building and optimizing their applications.

Some key features of Azure for YugabyteDB Managed include:

1. Seamless Integration: Azure for YugabyteDB Managed seamlessly integrates with other Azure services, such as Azure Virtual Network for networking, Azure Active Directory for authentication and access control, and Azure Monitor for monitoring and alerting.

2. High Availability: Users can benefit from YugabyteDB's built-in high availability features, combined with Azure's fault-tolerant infrastructure, to ensure that their databases remain available in the event of hardware failures or planned maintenance.

3. Security and Compliance: Azure provides a range of security features and compliance certifications, which can be leveraged to enhance the security posture of YugabyteDB deployments. This includes encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

4. Scalability: Azure's elastic and scalable infrastructure allows users to easily scale their YugabyteDB clusters based on workload demands, supporting applications with varying performance and capacity requirements.

5. Cost Optimization: Users can take advantage of Azure's cost management tools to optimize the spending on their YugabyteDB deployments, utilizing features such as reserved instances, cost analysis, and budget alerts.


Additionally, Azure's global presence enables users to deploy YugabyteDB clusters in multiple regions, ensuring low-latency access for their applications and providing high availability and disaster recovery options.

Azure for YugabyteDB Managed also provides a unified management experience through Azure Portal, APIs, and command-line tools, allowing users to easily provision, monitor, and manage their YugabyteDB clusters alongside other Azure resources.

Furthermore, Azure's strong commitment to compliance and security standards, such as ISO, SOC, and HIPAA, provides users with peace of mind when hosting sensitive data in YugabyteDB on the Azure cloud platform.

By utilizing Azure for YugabyteDB Managed, organizations can benefit from the combined strengths of Azure's robust infrastructure and advanced services, along with YugabyteDB's distributed SQL capabilities, to power their modern, data-intensive applications.