Microsoft Azure Arc Enabled SQL Managed Instance General Purpose vCore Subscription
Extend Azure management and services to your SQL Server instances anywhere with Azure Arc Enabled SQL Managed Instance General Purpose vCore, ensuring consistent operations across your hybrid environment.
- Centralized Management: Access to a unified control plane for SQL Server instances deployed on-premises, at the edge, or in other clouds.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for advanced security features and compliance controls, aligning with regulatory requirements.
- Modernized Operations: Protection against outdated infrastructure by enabling access to modern Azure data services and management tools.
- Cost Optimization: Entitlement to pay-as-you-go licensing for SQL Server, aligning costs with actual usage and resource consumption.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription provides licensing for Microsoft Azure Arc Enabled SQL Managed Instance, General Purpose tier, on a vCore basis. It allows businesses to manage SQL Server instances deployed outside of Azure public cloud regions as if they were native Azure resources, offering a consistent management experience and access to Azure services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to gain centralized visibility and control over their distributed SQL Server estate. It fits within environments that have on-premises data centers, edge locations, or multi-cloud strategies, enabling hybrid data management without requiring a full migration to Azure.
- Hybrid Data Management: Manage SQL Server instances across diverse environments from a single pane of glass.
- Azure Services Integration: Unlock access to Azure security, monitoring, and governance capabilities for your on-premises SQL Servers.
- Simplified Operations: Streamline patching, updates, and configuration management for your SQL Server estate.
- Compliance and Governance: Maintain regulatory compliance through consistent policy enforcement and auditing across all connected instances.
- Scalable Licensing: Utilize a flexible vCore licensing model that scales with your resource needs and usage patterns.
Azure Arc Enabled SQL Managed Instance General Purpose vCore offers SMB and mid-market organizations the power of Azure management for their on-premises data, simplifying operations and enhancing control.
What This Enables
Enable Hybrid SQL Server Management
Enable teams to manage SQL Server instances deployed on-premises or in other clouds using familiar Azure tools and policies. Streamline operations by providing a consistent management plane for your entire SQL Server estate, regardless of location.
on-premises data centers, multi-cloud environments, edge computing deployments, hybrid cloud strategies
Enhance Security and Compliance
Automate the application of security policies and compliance controls across all connected SQL Server instances. Support regulatory requirements by ensuring consistent auditing and governance for your distributed data.
regulated industries, data governance initiatives, security-conscious organizations, hybrid IT infrastructure
Modernize Data Operations
Streamline the deployment and management of SQL Server instances, reducing operational overhead. Provide IT professionals with access to modern Azure data services and management features for their existing infrastructure.
existing SQL Server deployments, IT modernization efforts, operational efficiency goals, distributed application architectures
Key Features
Azure Arc Agent Integration
Connects and manages SQL Server instances outside of Azure, enabling unified control.
General Purpose Tier
Provides a cost-effective platform for general business workloads with robust performance.
vCore Licensing Model
Offers flexible, consumption-based pricing that scales with your needs.
Centralized Monitoring and Auditing
Allows for consistent tracking of performance and security events across your entire SQL estate.
Azure Policy and Security Center Integration
Enforces security best practices and compliance standards across all managed instances.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This vertical requires stringent data security, compliance, and auditability for financial transactions and customer data, which Azure Arc provides for hybrid SQL deployments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, auditable, and compliant management of sensitive patient data across diverse IT environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
These organizations often operate complex hybrid IT infrastructures with on-premises operational technology (OT) and IT systems, benefiting from centralized management and security for critical data.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups manage distributed point-of-sale systems and customer data, requiring consistent management and security across their on-premises and cloud-connected infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Arc Enabled SQL Managed Instance?
It is a service that extends Azure management and services to SQL Server instances running on-premises, at the edge, or in other cloud environments, allowing them to be managed as if they were native Azure resources.
What is the General Purpose tier?
The General Purpose tier is designed for workloads that require business-level performance and availability, offering a cost-effective solution for general applications.
How is this licensed?
This is licensed on a subscription basis using a vCore model, meaning you pay for the compute resources your SQL Server instances consume.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.