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The Case for Azure SQL Managed Instance

by Eman Hassan

Choosing the right database solution is crucial for modern enterprises. This course will teach you how to evaluate Azure SQL Managed Instance as a solution to optimize your database infrastructure.

What you'll learn

As data demands grow and the need for real-time analytics intensifies, traditional on-premises SQL Server setups can struggle, leading to performance issues, security risks, and escalating maintenance costs. Choosing the right database solution in the cloud becomes critical to sustaining your company's growth and innovation. In this course, The Case for Azure SQL Managed Instance, you’ll learn to analyze and select the best relational database options in Azure, with a focus on identifying the key use cases that make Azure SQL Managed Instance the ideal choice. First, you’ll explore how to assess various database solutions within Azure, understanding the specific scenarios that drive the decision toward Azure SQL Managed Instance. Next, you’ll discover comparisons and contrasts between Azure SQL Managed Instance and Microsoft SQL Server, gaining insights into the similarities and differences that will inform whether a full migration or a hybrid approach is best for your organization. Finally, you’ll learn how to dive into the tools and strategies that make Azure SQL Managed Instance a robust platform for managing and scaling databases in the cloud. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of confidently analyzing, comparing, and understanding Azure SQL Managed Instances needed to ensure that accurate decisions on database infrastructure are optimized for performance, security, and future growth.

About the author

As a seasoned engineer with over 12 years of experience, I am deeply committed to mentorship, sharing my wealth of experience, and staying at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. I bring a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to the table. My expertise lies in guiding and mentoring aspiring developers through challenging projects across the entire lifecycle. My technical proficiency spans full stack development, software architecture, cloud computing, DevOps, and a... more

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