azureazure-sql-managed-instance

Azure free account - does it cover SQL Managed Instance?

I have started using my free Azure account and I found out that I cannot create SQL Managed Instance. I get a cryptic error message telling me to change subscription or region, no clear information. The list of free services does not include SQL MI but it does not mean much. SQL Dedicated Pool or Synapse are also not listed but I tried to create them and the Portal does not complain yet even though I did not click the final Create button yet.

Solution

  • So SQL Managed Instances are only available on certain subscription types. See:

    Supported subscription types

    You probably have an Azure Trial subscription. If not, you might also want to check your region as there are region limitations as mentioned in the article above.