Microsoft Developer: SQL MI, Supercharged: Expanding What's Possible in Azure

Move to Azure first, then modernize your applications at your own pace. Borko Novakovic explores how Azure SQL Managed Instance combines SQL Server compatibility with managed operations and more flexible performance options. Watch Managed Instance link demonstrations covering replication and minimal-downtime migration, and learn about support for existing multi-database availability groups. Discover how Next-gen General Purpose, configurable IOPS, and flexible memory can help align resources with workload requirements. The session also explores AI and developer capabilities, alongside the trade-offs between receiving the latest engine features and retaining version-aligned portability through your choice of update policy.