Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure SQL Managed Instance is the intelligent, scalable cloud database service that combines the broadest SQL Server database engine compatibility with all the benefits of a fully managed and evergreen platform as a service. SQL Managed Instance has near 100% compatibility with the latest SQL Server (Enterprise Edition) database engine, providing a native virtual network (VNet) implementation that addresses common security concerns, and a business model favorable for existing SQL Server customers. SQL Managed Instance allows existing SQL Server customers to lift and shift their on-premises applications to the cloud with minimal application and database changes. At the same time, SQL Managed Instance preserves all PaaS capabilities (automatic patching and version updates, automated backups, high availability) that drastically reduce management overhead and TCO.
Public Preview: Next generation of general purpose service tier for Azure SQL Managed Instance
March 21st, 2024
General availability: Azure Portal experience for Azure Database Migration Service
November 22nd, 2023
General availability: SKU recommendation in Azure SQL Migration extension - Azure Data Studio
November 22nd, 2023
Public preview: Online Disaster recovery between SQL Server 2022 and Azure SQL Managed Instance
November 15th, 2023