Episode
Save on Azure SQL with Azure Hybrid Benefit
with Thomas Maurer, Debbi Lyons
In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, Thomas and Debbie Lyons delve into the benefits and features of Azure SQL, a family of fully managed, secure, and intelligent SQL database services. They discuss how Azure SQL can streamline data management and reduce costs, highlighting options for different stages of cloud adoption, including SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure SQL Database. Key points include the significant cost savings of up to 55% with Azure Hybrid Benefit, the security features of Azure SQL, and an exciting preview of an architectural upgrade to the general-purpose service tier for SQL Managed Instance, promising better performance at the same cost.
Chapters
- 00:00 - introduction
- 00:46 - Overview of Azure SQL
- 01:33 - Advantages of Azure SQL
- 02:13 - Security is built-in
- 02:48 - Azure SQL Managed Instance
- 03:29 - Designed for high performance
- 04:03 - Azure Hybrid Benefit
- 04:53 - Significant savings opportunities
- 05:59 - Interactive guide
- 06:14 - Check out the documentation
Recommended resources
- Azure Hybrid Benefit - Azure SQL Database & SQL Managed Instance
- Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Azure SQL
- Explore essential resources!
Related episodes
- Reduce costs and increase SQL license utilization using Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Watch the Azure Essentials Show
Connect
- Thomas Maurer | LinkedIn: /in/thomasmaurer2
- Debbi Lyons | LinkedIn: /in/debbilyons
In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, Thomas and Debbie Lyons delve into the benefits and features of Azure SQL, a family of fully managed, secure, and intelligent SQL database services. They discuss how Azure SQL can streamline data management and reduce costs, highlighting options for different stages of cloud adoption, including SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure SQL Database. Key points include the significant cost savings of up to 55% with Azure Hybrid Benefit, the security features of Azure SQL, and an exciting preview of an architectural upgrade to the general-purpose service tier for SQL Managed Instance, promising better performance at the same cost.
Chapters
- 00:00 - introduction
- 00:46 - Overview of Azure SQL
- 01:33 - Advantages of Azure SQL
- 02:13 - Security is built-in
- 02:48 - Azure SQL Managed Instance
- 03:29 - Designed for high performance
- 04:03 - Azure Hybrid Benefit
- 04:53 - Significant savings opportunities
- 05:59 - Interactive guide
- 06:14 - Check out the documentation
Recommended resources
- Azure Hybrid Benefit - Azure SQL Database & SQL Managed Instance
- Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Azure SQL
- Explore essential resources!
Related episodes
- Reduce costs and increase SQL license utilization using Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Watch the Azure Essentials Show
Connect
- Thomas Maurer | LinkedIn: /in/thomasmaurer2
- Debbi Lyons | LinkedIn: /in/debbilyons
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