Is SQL Azure PCI-DSS Compliant?

Question

If I were to use separate Windows Server that was PCI-DSS compliant, would I still be compliant if I had a SQL Azure hosting the backend? This is assuming that I'm compliant at the application layer and that I'm only storing permitted values (like no CVV), etc.

Answer 1

These documents from Microsoft on their PCI-DSS compliant can help:

1. http://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/blueprints/pcidss-paaswa-overview

2. http://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/blog/payment-processing-blueprint-for-pci-dss-compliant-environments/