What is STACKIT SQLServer Flex?
STACKIT SQLServer Flex is a fully managed Microsoft SQL Server service with flexible resource allocation and included licensing. STACKIT handles operating system updates, SQL Server patches, backup management, and high-availability configuration. Instances and clusters are created and managed self-service through the STACKIT portal or API. Operations run in German data centers.
Core Features
- Single-node plan with SQL Server Standard Edition (4 vCPU / 16 GB)
- Replica and HA plans with SQL Server Enterprise Edition (4 to 16 vCPU, up to 128 GB RAM)
- High availability via Contained Availability Groups in a multi-node configuration
- Automated, continuous backups with a configurable schedule
- SQL Server Agent for scheduling maintenance tasks
- Transactional replication and linked servers
- Access control via logins, users, and role-based permissions
Typical Use Cases
.NET Application Backends: ASP.NET Core applications, .NET Framework legacy apps, and Blazor frontends use SQL Server as the primary database with native Entity Framework integration.
Business Intelligence: Reporting and BI tools from the Microsoft ecosystem use SQL Server as a data warehouse backend.
Legacy Application Modernization: On-premises SQL Server databases can be migrated to STACKIT via backup/restore, transactional replication, or migration tools.
Benefits
- SQL Server license included in the usage-based price
- Choice of single-node or highly available multi-node configuration
- Operated in German data centers
- Automated backup and patch management by STACKIT
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with STACKIT SQLServer Flex: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Single Standard (4 vCPU / 16 GB)
- Lowest-cost entry point
- Includes SQL Server Standard Edition
- No multi-node high availability
Replica/HA Enterprise (4-16 vCPU)
- Includes SQL Server Enterprise Edition
- High availability via Contained Availability Groups
- Scales up to 16 vCPU / 128 GB RAM
- Higher cost than the single-node plan
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STACKIT SQLServer Flex?
STACKIT SQLServer Flex is a fully managed Microsoft SQL Server service with automated backups, high-availability options, and self-service management via portal and API. STACKIT handles operations, patching, and backup management of the instances.
Is the SQL Server license included in the price?
Yes, the Microsoft SQL Server license is included in the usage-based price per vCPU, RAM, and storage. You don't need to bring your own license.
Which SQL Server edition is used?
The single-node plan (4 vCPU/16 GB) runs SQL Server Standard Edition. The replica and HA plans from 4 vCPU/32 GB upward use SQL Server Enterprise Edition.
How does high availability work in SQLServer Flex?
HA instances run in a multi-node configuration with Contained Availability Groups that fail over automatically if a node goes down. Business-critical deployments are typically operated with multiple nodes.
Are automatic backups created?
Yes, each instance gets an individually configurable backup schedule with continuous backups; restoration is possible within the configured retention period. See the official documentation for exact retention details.
Note: All product information on this page has been compiled with care, but is provided without guarantee and may be outdated or incomplete. Cloud services evolve rapidly — features, pricing, SLAs, and availability change frequently. Authoritative and up-to-date information can only be found on the official product page of STACKIT (official documentation). This page does not represent an offer by STACKIT.
