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, and high availability configuration. All data remains fully in German data centers for GDPR compliance without US-CLOUD Act risks.
Core Features
- SQL Server 2019 and 2022 in Standard and Enterprise Edition
- Always On Availability Groups for high availability
- In-Memory OLTP and Columnstore for analytical workloads
- Automatic daily backups with point-in-time recovery
- Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) for encryption
Typical Use Cases
.NET Application Backends: ASP.NET Core applications, .NET Framework legacy apps, and Blazor frontends use SQL Server as primary database with native Entity Framework integration.
Business Intelligence: SQL Server Analysis Services, Reporting Services, and Power BI use SQL Server as data warehouse backend with Columnstore indexes for fast aggregations.
Legacy Application Modernization: On-premises SQL Server databases are migrated 1:1 to STACKIT. Lift-and-shift without code changes possible.
Benefits
- SQL Server licenses included in price
- Multi-AZ deployment with 99.95% availability
- Complete GDPR compliance without US-CLOUD Act
- Automatic backups and patching
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with STACKIT SQLServer Flex: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard Edition
- Core features
- Lower cost
- Limited advanced features
Enterprise Edition
- All features
- In-Memory OLTP
- Advanced security
- Higher cost
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SQL Server licensing included in the price?
Yes, SQL Server licenses (Standard or Enterprise) are included in the hourly price. You don't need your own licenses.
Can I use Always On Availability Groups?
Yes, Enterprise Edition supports Always On for automatic failover and high availability across Availability Zones.
How does migration from on-premises work?
Migration via backup/restore, transactional replication, or Database Migration Service. SQL Server Migration Assistant checks compatibility.
Are automatic backups created?
Yes, daily full backups and transaction log backups every 15 minutes. Point-in-time recovery for the last 35 days.
