Azure SQL Managed Instance is a fully managed, scalable, and intelligent cloud database service that combines the best of SQL Server and Azure SQL. In this session, you will learn the basics of Azure SQL Managed Instance, such as how to create, configure, and connect to an instance, how to migrate your existing databases to the cloud, and how to monitor and optimize your instance performance. You will also learn the benefits of Azure SQL Managed Instance, such as how it provides near 100% compatibility with the latest SQL Server features, how it offers built-in high availability and disaster recovery, and how it integrates with other Azure services. By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of Azure SQL Managed Instance and how it can help you modernize your data platform.