SQL Server Radio

Author: Guy Glantser, Eitan Blumin

SQL Server Radio is a Podcast for SQL Server DBAs, database developers, architects, system administrators, and anyone else who is interested in the Microsoft SQL Server platform and the Microsoft data platform in general. As the data world changes, we also occasionally talk about other platforms and services like Azure and Amazon cloud services, Elastic Search, Hadoop, MongoDB, Machine Learning, and much more.
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Episode 183 - Azure SQL Managed Instance Next Gen
Episode 183
Monday, 12 January, 2026

In this year's first episode of the new year, Guy and Eitan discuss the new Next-gen General Purpose tier of Azure SQL Managed Instance, which is now GA. They also discuss a few interesting customer stories, how they were resolved, and how they're not actually SQL Server's fault. Relevant links: Generally Available: Azure SQL Managed Instance Next-gen General Purpose | Microsoft Community Hub The Bitmap Index query plan operator SQL Server on VMware best practices guide How to Save Money on Your SQL Server Hardware