Have a great deal of knowledge in Access - so let's consider that database design theory is strong, tables, keys, relationships, etc; but zero in SQL Server....have never set one up nor managed one;  want to skip over any on-premise SQL Server and begin directly in dealing with Azure SQL Database only.....

Much of the web info co-mingles all of the various Azure offerings and only in this forum do I find the dialog really focused on just the SQL Database.  But what I can't seem to find is a step by step instructional/educational really beginning with the basics of setting up a brand new Azure SQL database and then managing it.  A link or a referral would be welcomed.....  TIA

Give this walkthrough a try. Procuring single database and configuring it is fairly straightforward, just give it a go. If you have any specific questions, let me know.

http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/sql-database-get-started/

• Proposed as answer by Eric__ZhangMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:52 AM
• Marked as answer by Eric__ZhangMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator Saturday, January 31, 2015 7:32 AM