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Free SQL Managed Instance offer is now generally available

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StrahinjaRodic
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May 21, 2025

It's easier than ever to explore the power of a fully managed, cloud-native SQL Server experience.

We are thrilled to announce the General Availability of the free offer for Azure SQL Managed Instance – making it easier than ever to explore the power of a fully managed, cloud-native SQL Server exp...
Updated May 21, 2025
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ingweland
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Dec 16, 2025

If only this free offer would be working. Tried multiple times and always got "Free SQL Managed Instance is not enabled for this subscription." error during deployment despite the fact that I applied that free offer. And there is no way to create any kind of support ticket... frustrating.