Through the SQL IaaS Agent extension, you can manage a single default instance, a single named instance, or, if the SQL Server VM has multiple instances, then one of those instances must be the default instance for it to be managed by the Azure portal.

Feb 3, 2025 · Compare SQL on Virtual Machine, Azure Managed Instance, and Azure SQL Database - pricing, features, scalability, and more.

Feb 11, 2022 · In this first blog post, we will start with a feature comparison of the 3 services that usually constitute the migration choices: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VM. The below article was inspired by this comparison.

Aug 12, 2024 · Use this option when you need to migrate or extend an on-premises SQL Server solution and retain full control over all aspects of server and database configuration. Use this option for most cloud migration scenarios, particularly when you …

Jan 16, 2025 · Learn about options to run SQL Server on Azure: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and SQL Server on Azure VM.

Apr 10, 2022 · Managed Instance can be a good option since it simplifies provisioning and installation, provides high availability out of the box, is “evergreen” (continually patched by Microsoft), and is...

Azure SQL Databases and SQL Server on Azure VM are optimized for different requirements. Let us deep dive further to understand the key differences. In this article, you will see: And more…

Aug 30, 2022 · This quickstart shows you how to configure an Azure virtual machine to connect to Azure SQL Managed Instance using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). For a quickstart showing how to connect from an on-premises client computer using a point-to-site connection instead, see Configure a point-to-site connection.

May 8, 2023 · With SQL Server on Azure virtual machines, there are two popular deployment architectures to consider: SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups (AG) and SQL Server Always-On Failover Clustering (FCI).

Apr 27, 2023 · Azure SQL Managed Instance is another PaaS offering tailored for organizations looking to migrate their on-premises SQL Server databases to the cloud. It provides full compatibility with the SQL Server engine, allowing a seamless transition without changing your existing applications.