Do more with your data workloads for less when you move from on-premises to the fully-managed Azure SQL Database
Return on investment
Total present value benefits over 3 years
increase in DBA productivity
IT productivity benefits
What is SQL Database Managed Instance?
Managed Instance is a resource type in SQL Database that enables you to quickly and confidently move your SQL Server databases (2005 and newer) at scale to the cloud. SQL Database shares a common code base with SQL Server, providing the best of SQL Server at both the database and instance level, so you can reduce or eliminate the need to rearchitect your apps for the cloud.
Experience instance-level compatibility with SQL Server
Managed Instance provides instance-level compatibility for SQL Server features, reducing or even eliminating the need for application changes when migrating your data. Accelerate your app development and make maintenance easier and more productive using familiar SQL tools and resources:
Azure is the most economical destination for your SQL Server workloads
Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server


Azure SQL Database reserved capacity pricing
Managed Instance is a resource type in SQL Database that enables you to quickly and confidently move your SQL Server databases (2005 and newer) at scale to the cloud. Companies report a 212% return on investment by moving their SQL Server databases to Azure with less that 6 months post-migration payback.