Azure Germany database services
Important
Since August 2018, we have not been accepting new customers or deploying any new features and services into the original Microsoft Cloud Germany locations.
Based on the evolution in customers’ needs, we recently launched two new datacenter regions in Germany, offering customer data residency, full connectivity to Microsoft’s global cloud network, as well as market competitive pricing.
Additionally, on Sept 30th, 2020, we announced that the Microsoft Cloud Germany would be closing on October 29th, 2021. More details are available here: https://www.microsoft.com/cloud-platform/germany-cloud-regions.
Take advantage of the breadth of functionality, enterprise-grade security, and comprehensive features available in our new German datacenter regions by migrating today.
SQL Database
Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance V12 is generally available in Azure Germany. For guidance on metadata visibility configuration and protection best practices, see the Microsoft Security Center for SQL Database Engine as well as the SQL Database global documentation and the SQL Managed Instance global documentation.
Variations
The address for SQL Database in Azure Germany is different from the address in global Azure:
| Service type | Global Azure | Azure Germany |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Database | *.database.windows.net | *.database.cloudapi.de |
Azure Cache for Redis
For details on Azure Cache for Redis and how to use it, see Azure Cache for Redis global documentation.
Variations
The URLs for accessing and managing Azure Cache for Redis in Azure Germany are different from the URLs in global Azure:
| Service type | Global Azure | Azure Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Cache endpoint | *.redis.cache.windows.net | *.redis.cache.cloudapi.de |
| Azure portal | https://portal.azure.com | https://portal.microsoftazure.de |
Note
All your scripts and code need to account for the appropriate endpoints and environments. For more information, see "To connect to Microsoft Azure Germany" in Manage Azure Cache for Redis with Azure PowerShell.
Next steps
For supplemental information and updates, subscribe to the Azure Germany blog.