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Description
The Azure Hybrid Benefit offers a valuable licensing opportunity that can greatly lower your cloud workload expenses. By allowing the use of your on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses that have Software Assurance on Azure, this benefit streamlines your transition to the cloud. Furthermore, it now extends to include RedHat and SUSE Linux subscriptions as well. You can save as much as 85 percent compared to the typical pay-as-you-go pricing by utilizing your existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses in Azure. To maximize savings, consider combining this benefit with reservation pricing and extended security updates for the best cost of ownership. Additionally, it’s possible to leverage current SQL Server licenses in platform as a service (PaaS) setups, further enhancing your flexibility. Overall, the Azure Hybrid Benefit is a strategic approach to cost reduction that empowers you to utilize your existing licensing investments effectively while transitioning to Azure.
Description
SQL Managed Instance, a member of the Azure SQL family, is a sophisticated cloud database solution that offers extensive compatibility with the SQL Server engine, dating back to SQL Server 2008, while providing the advantages of a fully managed platform as a service. By utilizing tools such as Azure Migrate or Azure Data Studio, you can confidently transition your custom and vendor applications to Azure, alleviating concerns about software updates, upgrades, or end-of-support scenarios. Since SQL Managed Instance operates on the SQL Server engine, it consistently incorporates the latest features and functionalities, ensuring your database remains current. Remarkably, it can fulfill your mission-critical needs up to five times faster and at a cost savings of up to 93 percent compared to AWS RDS. In various benchmarks covering both transactional and analytics workloads, SQL Managed Instance has demonstrated superior performance. Embrace the opportunity to accelerate your application modernization by leveraging the advanced capabilities of managed SQL Server in the cloud, empowering your organization to thrive in a competitive landscape.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Azure SQL Database
Microsoft Azure
SQL Server
5X
AnalyticsCreator
Azure Data Studio
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Azure Migrate
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Azure SQL Database
Microsoft Azure
SQL Server
5X
AnalyticsCreator
Azure Data Studio
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Azure Migrate
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Pricing Details
$2,135.25 per month
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$0.674 per hour
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/hybrid-benefit/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/azure-sql/managed-instance/
Product Features
Product Features
SQL Server
CPU Monitoring
Credential Management
Database Servers
Deployment Testing
Docker Compatible Containers
Event Logs
History Tracking
Patch Management
Scheduling
Supports Database Clones
User Activity Monitoring
Virtual Machine Monitoring