Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server is a fully managed open-source MySQL database-as-a-service offering on Azure that can handle mission-critical workloads with predictable performance and dynamic scalability. It's cost-effective and designed to provide more granular control and flexibility over database management functions and configuration settings. By leveraging the rich array of features available with the service, you can free up time to focus on rapid app development and accelerate time to market rather than investing precious time and resources to manage virtual machines and infrastructure.