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Asked: 2026-06-10T06:44:11+00:00

We are investigating moving to a cloud model and the Microsoft Azure PaaS platform.

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We are investigating moving to a cloud model and the Microsoft Azure PaaS platform.

Our current data layer is written using LINQ to SQL. Will it be compatible with SQL Azure?

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    Yes LINQ to SQL is compatible. But you have to keep 2 things in mind:

    • SQL Azure is not a dedicated machine for you alone. Your databases will run on machines with other customers. You may be throttled, you can encounter transient exceptions, … That’s why you should implement a retry policy. There’s an article on TechNet explaining how to do this with LINQ to SQL.
    • Since SQL Azure is not a real SQL Server there are some limitations. Read all about those limitations here: General Guidelines and Limitations (Windows Azure SQL Database). If you’re planning to move an existing database (with or without data) to SQL Azure, consider using a tool that supports SQL Azure like the SQL Database Migration Wizard (SQLAzureMW).
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