The Case for Azure SQL Managed Instance

Choosing the right database solution is crucial for modern enterprises. This course will teach you how to evaluate Azure SQL Managed Instance as a solution to optimize your database infrastructure.


As data demands grow and the need for real-time analytics intensifies, traditional on-premises SQL Server setups can struggle, leading to performance issues, security risks, and escalating maintenance costs. Choosing the right database solution in the cloud becomes critical to sustaining your company's growth and innovation. In this course, The Case for Azure SQL Managed Instance, you’ll learn to analyze and select the best relational database options in Azure, with a focus on identifying the key use cases that make Azure SQL Managed Instance the ideal choice. First, you’ll explore how to assess various database solutions within Azure, understanding the specific scenarios that drive the decision toward Azure SQL Managed Instance. Next, you’ll discover comparisons and contrasts between Azure SQL Managed Instance and Microsoft SQL Server, gaining insights into the similarities and differences that will inform whether a full migration or a hybrid approach is best for your organization. Finally, you’ll learn how to dive into the tools and strategies that make Azure SQL Managed Instance a robust platform for managing and scaling databases in the cloud. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of confidently analyzing, comparing, and understanding Azure SQL Managed Instances needed to ensure that accurate decisions on database infrastructure are optimized for performance, security, and future growth.

• Understanding Azure SQL Managed Instance 12mins
• Azure SQL Managed Instance vs. Microsoft SQL Server 12mins
• Real-world Applications in Azure SQL Managed Instance 10mins