04 Introducing Azure SQL Database Managed Instance Chapter 03
Additionally, the new Azure Database Migration Service accelerates migration
to Azure SQL Database Managed Instance from various database versions and
SQL Server editions with minimal application downtime. Azure SQL Database
Managed Instance is based on virtual cores, or vCores, with additional storage
and input/output (I/O) available separately—giving you greater flexibility to
select the right level of resources for your workloads.
Azure SQL Database Managed Instance capabilities include:
Compatibility with native SQL Server features used in SQL Server Agent,
cross-database references, and queries
High-availability built in
Automated backups and point-in-time restore
Continuous patching and automatic version updates
Fully isolated instances
Database sizes up to 35 TB
Azure Active Directory authentication for single sign-on
Azure portal, PowerShell, and command-line functionality for service
provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and scaling
