Debbi Lyons examines how organizations are transforming by migrating legacy data systems to Azure SQL Managed Instance, focusing on scalability, security, and the shift to cloud-based AI-ready platforms.

Driving Change with Migration to Azure SQL Managed Instance

Organizations are increasingly adopting Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance to break free from the limitations of legacy database systems. By migrating to the cloud, these companies achieve greater scalability, enhanced security, and position themselves for future AI-driven workloads.

Why Migrate to Azure SQL Managed Instance?

Scalability: Azure SQL Managed Instance provides dynamic scaling for varying workloads, making it suitable for growing or fluctuating data needs.
Security: Built-in security features and compliance help protect sensitive organizational data.
AI-Ready Foundation: Modern infrastructure supports integration with Azure AI services and future-proofs data architecture.
Hybrid and Multicloud Support: Integrates with existing on-premises infrastructure and supports hybrid scenarios.

Real-World Examples

The article highlights three organizations that have recently migrated their critical workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance. Each case demonstrates unique benefits:

Streamlining operations and improving data access speed
Leveraging advanced analytics and reporting
Reducing maintenance overhead and operational costs

SQL Server 2025 Momentum

The post also references the announcement of the first release candidate of SQL Server 2025, highlighting the continuous innovation in Microsoft’s database technologies (read the announcement).

Learn More

For further reading on how customers are moving to Azure SQL and the value it brings, visit the Microsoft Azure Blog.

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