Public preview: Azure SQL Managed Instance feature wave updates for November 2022
Published date: November 16, 2022
The Azure SQL Managed Instance feature wave introduces a bundle of anticipated releases that work together to make SQL Managed Instance even more performant, reliable and secure, while enabling even deeper integration with on-premises SQL Server and the broader Azure service platform. We are announcing the following public preview features in this first wave, which has begun rolling out. Your instances will be automatically updated as part of the regular service updates, at no cost and no additional downtime to you.
- Optimize costs of general purpose SQL Managed Instances with a new stop and start capability.
- Improve the resiliency of your business critical SQL Managed Instance with zone redundant deployments.
- Create your SQL Managed Instances in less than 30 minutes.
- Run distributed transactions across managed instances and other transaction participants in mixed environments with Distributed Transaction Coordinator.
Learn more about the Azure SQL Managed Instance feature wave.