In production Environment what is better between Azure VM and Azure SQL considering the huge data amount of 1 TB to 2 TB

Choosing between Azure SQL Database and Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) for a production environment with a large data size (1 TB to 2 TB) depends on several factors, including performance, scalability, management complexity, and cost.

The cost of Azure SQL Database can vary based on the performance level and storage required. Generally, it’s a pay-as-you-go model. While it might be more cost-effective than managing a VM yourself, costs can increase as you scale up resources.

Azure SQL Database is optimized for performance. It has features like automatic tuning, intelligent query processing, and built-in performance monitoring tools.