Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance?
Use application dependencies and operating requirements to choose a deployment model, not just a familiar product name.
Azure SQL Database.
A managed SQL Server-based database service with database-level deployment choices.
Official documentationWhere it fits
A managed SQL Server-based database service with database-level deployment choices.
This profile covers a managed relational database in the Relational databases category.
Evaluate it for your workload
Start with your access patterns, data size, concurrency, and recovery requirements. Check the official documentation for the exact edition, engine version, and deployment model you intend to use.
For cloud deployments, also verify regional availability, identity and networking requirements, billing dimensions, and cleanup procedures.
Learn by doing
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