SQL Server Data Services (SSDS) are highly scalable, on-demand data storage and query processing utility services. Built on robust SQL Server database and Windows Server technologies, these services provide high availability, security and support standards-based web interfaces for easy programming and quick provisioning.
On-demand Scalability
SQL Server Data Services (SSDS) are highly scalable, on-demand data storage and query processing web services. Businesses use storage resources as needed transforming large upfront capital and operations expenditures into much smaller on-demand costs.
- On-demand storage and access
- Scales easily as your data grows
- Easy to manage
Business-ready SLA
SQL Server Data Services are built using robust Microsoft SQL Server database technologies and will provide strong service level agreement (SLA) covering high availability, performance, and protection against data loss.
- Built using enterprise-class SQL Server Database technology as a storage node
- High availability, security, and performance
Application Agility
SQL Server Data Services supports simple web-programming interfaces like SOAP and REST for quick provisioning of web applications. Developers can focus on innovating with data while reducing their infrastructure and operational costs.
- Web 2.0 friendly Interface API
- Flexible Data Model for quick application development
- Simple Query Model
LINK: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/dataservices/default.mspx
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