This tutorial shows you how to use the Azure Portal to create a cloud-based SQL database with just a few mouse clicks.

When you need a SQL database fast, the cloud is the best way to go. Azure provides a SQL database as a PaaS that eliminates the need to get an entire SQL Server deployment up and running.

Here's how to use JDBC to marry Java's versatility with the SQL Server database and create high-performing, scalable and secure applications.