Mastering Azure SQL Managed Instance

Stephen A. Muliokela is a technology leader with extensive experience in enterprise data systems, cloud architecture, and operational excellence. A Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, he has more than a decade of hands-on work modernizing Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms. His background in data engineering, automation, and cloud solutions architecture enables him to design and optimize high-performance, resilient data systems. A frequent conference speaker and educator, he provides practical guidance on building enterprise-grade data solutions and leading successful cloud transformation initiatives.

• Part I.- Introduction and Fundamentals.- 1. What Is Azure SQL Managed Instance.- 2. Architecture and Core Features.- 3. Evaluating Azure SQL Managed Instance Free Offer.- 4. Pricing and Licensing.- Part II.- Provisioning and Configuration.- 5. Provisioning Azure SQL Managed Instance.- 6. Network Configuration.- 7. Performance Configuration.- 8. Understanding Update Policies.- 9. The Azure SQL MI-Off-Switch.- Part III.- Migration Strategies and Tools.- 10. Choosing the Right Migration Path.- 11. Native Backup and Restore.- 12. Migrating with Log Replay Service (LRS).- 13. Managed Instance Link.- 14. Using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).- Part IV.- Administration and Maintenance.- 15. Day-to-Day Management.- 16. Monitoring and Alerting.- 17. Patching, Upgrades, and Maintenance.- Part V.- Business Continuity and High Availability.- 18. Business Continuity.- 19. High Availability and Reliability.- 20. Backup Strategy and Restore-Based Continuity Options.- 21. Failover Groups.- Part VI.- Advanced Scenarios.- 22. Artificial Intelligence in Azure Managed Instance.- 23. Using Replication, Distributed Queries, and Linked Servers.- 24. Advanced SQL Features: Service Broker, CLR, and Beyond.- 25. Performance Tuning in Managed Instance.- Part VII.- Security and Compliance.- 26. Auditing, Threat Detection, and Advanced Security Controls.- 27. Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Policy. Enforcement.- Part VIII.- DevOps and Automation.- 28. CI/CD Pipelines with Azure DevOps.- 29. Automating Administration with PowerShell, CLI, and REST APIs.