What is Azure SQL Managed Instance?
Azure SQL Managed Instance hosts managed SQL Server-compatible database instances.
Who is Azure SQL Managed Instance for?
Teams evaluating software that hosts managed SQL Server-compatible database instances. Evaluate managed sql instances and sql server compatibility against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.
Azure SQL Managed Instance features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Managed SQL instances
- SQL Server compatibility
- Virtual network integration
Azure SQL Managed Instance pricing
Service and plan pricing
Review current Microsoft pricing for the selected product, users and deployment. Include applicable subscriptions, capacity, compute, storage, requests, network transfer and supporting services; the chargeable units depend on this product.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
Cloud credits, trials and free usage allowances have eligibility and service limits. Check current terms for the region and workload; do not assume ongoing production use is free.
Before you choose Azure SQL Managed Instance
Does the data model fit your transactions, queries and application?
Who operates backups, recovery, upgrades and availability?
Confirm service availability in the required region and the permissions, quotas and connected services needed for the intended deployment.
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Azure SQL Managed Instance FAQs
Does Azure SQL Managed Instance have a free plan?
Cloud credits, trials and free usage allowances have eligibility and service limits. Check current terms for the region and workload; do not assume ongoing production use is free.
Who is Azure SQL Managed Instance for?
Teams evaluating software that hosts managed SQL Server-compatible database instances. Evaluate managed sql instances and sql server compatibility against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.