Get Started with FREE Azure SQL Managed Instance | Data Exposed
Microsoft Developer — Aug 6, 2026 — tutorial
Why watch
This tutorial demonstrates how to set up and use Azure SQL Managed Instance's free offering, which provides 720 vCore hours, 64 GB storage, and up to 500 databases for 12 months. The presenter walks through creating the instance from the Azure portal, connecting via public endpoint, performing a native database restore, and managing the free tier limits. Ideal for developers and DBAs wanting to test Azure SQL Managed Instance without cost.