Azure SQL Managed Instance has come a long way since the early General Purpose (GP) tier, evolving into the powerful Next-gen architecture, designed for higher performance and greater resiliency. This session examines how Microsoft reimagined storage, compute, and memory to address limitations of the GP model. Attendees will gain an understanding of how these advancements shape performability and scalability in an Azure cloud deployment with SQL Managed Instance. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really changed under the hood or when it’s time to move beyond General Purpose, this session is for you.

You will learn:

* The architectural differences between the tiers
* Why performance is improved with Next-gen
* What are the new limitations of the new platform

By understanding how Azure SQL Managed Instance has evolved, you’ll walk away with the insight needed to modernize your environment with ease and confidently plan the next phase of your Azure SQL data platform journey.