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Azure SQL DTU or vCore
Hello everyone, I have a windows server with SQL Server 2016 standard edition which contains 11 databases of various sizes (some of a few gigabytes and others reaching 150Gbytes), the windows serve...
For a test environment hosting multiple databases with relatively light usage, and requiring features such as SQL Agent and linked servers, Azure SQL Managed Instance represents the most suitable option. When selecting a purchasing model, the vCore-based approach would suggest, as it provides greater transparency, scalability, and cost management compared to the legacy DTU model. Where available, the serverless tier can further optimize costs by automatically scaling compute resources in line with workload demand.
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Azure SQL DB Purchasing Model DTU vs vCore
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