Azure SQL Managed Instance - what, how, when (and how much)
2022TL; DR
This session is a good start to SQL MI. I will show you how it looks like, how to migrate your databases to MI and of course I will talk about the price.
Session Details
Do you want to learn more about SQL MI? Then this session is a good start. I will show you how it looks like, how to migrate your databases to MI and of course I will talk about the price. I believe some common use case scenarios will pop up and you will be able to plan your path to SQL MI.
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Margarita Naumova's other proposed sessions for 2026
From Load to Logic: Designing for Performance in Microsoft Fabric Warehouses - 2026
A Deep Dive into Table Partitioning – Part 1: Mechanics and Performance - 2026
A Deep Dive into Table Partitioning – Part 2: Design, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting - 2026
Large Tables, Big Problems: Indexing, Partitioning, and Archiving at Scale - 2026
SQL Server 2025 and Microsoft Fabric: Integration Patterns and Trade-offs - 2026
SQL Server 2025 Optimized Locking and ADR: Practical Internals for Real Systems - 2026
Warehouse loading – tips and tricks for better performance - 2026
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