SQL Managed Instance

Azure SQL Managed Instance provides a PaaS offering with features and management options similar to SQL Server on-premises.

SQL Managed Instance

July 20, 2021
Azure SQL Managed Instance is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) database management offering, based on SQL Server's latest database engine, that closely resembles a traditional on-premises SQL Server instance.
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SQL Server 2012 Migration Options

December 27, 2021
SQL Server 2012 leaves Extended support in July 2022; organizations need to migrate databases and applications or pay for Extended Support Updates to minimize risks.
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Microsoft Roadmap Update (PDF)

December 13, 2021
In this Webinar, a panel of DOM analysts analyzes plans announced at Microsoft's Ignite online event and other milestones on Microsoft's technology roadmap.
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Microsoft Roadmap Update (Recording)

December 8, 2021
In this Webinar, a panel of DOM analysts analyzes plans announced at Microsoft's Ignite online event and other milestones on Microsoft's technology roadmap.
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Arc Enabled Data Services Adds Directly Connected Mode

November 21, 2021
Azure Arc enabled data services Directly Connected mode simplifies deployment, security, and monitoring but requires a continuous connection to Azure and other Azure services.
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SQL Server 2022: First Glimpse Highlights Azure

November 15, 2021
SQL Server 2022, released to private preview, is expected to have a combination of Azure-connected features and traditional performance, security, and availability features.
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Azure Data Studio: When Will It Replace SSMS?

October 16, 2021
Administrators may need to use both Azure Data Studio and SQL Server Management Studio to manage SQL Server deployments for the next few years.
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Microsoft’s R Retirement Impacts SQL Server, Azure SQL

September 6, 2021
Microsoft’s distribution of R, called Microsoft R-Open (MRO), is being retired in favor of the CRAN distribution, which will impact SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Machine Learning Server.
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Azure Arc Releases SQL Managed Instance On-Premises

August 2, 2021
Azure Arc enabled SQL Managed Instance reaches general availability in July 2021, providing the option to deploy the scalable Azure service on-premises and in non-Azure clouds.
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Tracking Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server

June 28, 2021
Azure Hybrid Benefit could reduce costs for customers using Azure SQL Server offerings, but tracking is required to ensure license compliance and to fully exploit the benefits.
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