Azure SQL Managed Instance Series - From Azure Portal to TSQL: Managing Storage in Azure SQL Managed Instance @jbswiki #sqlserver #sqlmi
Azure SQL Managed Instance is a cloud-based database management system that provides a fully-managed database service for running SQL Server workloads in Azure. One of the critical components of Azure SQL Managed Instance is storage, as it is where all the data is stored. As with any database, monitoring and managing storage space utilization is critical to ensure that the database performs well and is available at all times.
In this video, we will discuss how to monitor and manage storage space utilization in Azure SQL Managed Instance. We will cover the following topics:
Understanding Azure SQL Managed Instance Storage: Before we dive into monitoring and managing storage space utilization, it is essential to understand how Azure SQL Managed Instance storage works. In Azure SQL Managed Instance, storage is allocated and managed independently from the compute resources. Each Azure SQL Managed Instance has a default storage account with a maximum size of 8 TB, which can be increased if required. Data and log files are stored in the storage account in page blobs, and each page blob can store up to 195 GB of data.
Checking Storage Space Utilization from Azure Portal: Azure Portal provides a graphical user interface to monitor and manage Azure SQL Managed Instance storage space utilization. In this section, we will walk you through the steps to check storage space utilization from Azure Portal. To monitor storage utilization, you need to go to the Azure SQL Managed Instance blade in Azure Portal and select the "Storage" option. This will give you an overview of the total storage capacity, the used space, and the available space. You can also view the storage utilization trend over time to identify any sudden spikes or consistent growth.
Checking Storage Space Utilization Using TSQL: In addition to Azure Portal, you can also use TSQL to check Azure SQL Managed Instance storage space utilization. In this section, we will show you how to use the sys.database_files catalog view to get information about the size and utilization of data and log files. You can also use the sp_spaceused system stored procedure to get detailed information about the size and space usage of the database.
Using Metrics to Identify Storage Space Utilization Patterns: Metrics play a critical role in identifying patterns in storage space utilization. In Azure SQL Managed Instance, you can use metrics to track key performance indicators such as storage utilization, CPU usage, and memory usage. In this section, we will show you how to use metrics to identify patterns in storage space utilization. You can set up alerts to notify you when storage utilization exceeds a particular threshold or monitor the growth rate to identify consistent growth or sudden spikes.
In conclusion, monitoring and managing storage space utilization in Azure SQL Managed Instance is critical to ensure the performance and availability of the database. In this video, we covered how to check storage space utilization from Azure Portal, using TSQL, and how to use metrics to identify storage space utilization patterns. By following these best practices, you can ensure that your Azure SQL Managed Instance runs smoothly and efficiently.
Azure SQL Managed Instance is a cloud-based database management system that provides a fully-managed database service for running SQL Server workloads in Azure. One of the critical components of Azure SQL Managed Instance is storage, as it is where all the data is stored. As with any database, monitoring and managing storage space utilization is critical to ensure that the database performs well and is available at all times.
Understanding Azure SQL Managed Instance Storage:
Before we dive into monitoring and managing storage space utilization, it is essential to understand how Azure SQL Managed Instance storage works. In Azure SQL Managed Instance, storage is allocated and managed independently from the compute resources. Each Azure SQL Managed Instance has a default storage account with a maximum size of 8 TB, which can be increased if required. Data and log files are stored in the storage account in page blobs, and each page blob can store up to 195 GB of data.
In Azure SQL Managed Instance, there are two types of storage:
System storage: This is the storage used for system databases, such as the master and msdb databases. It is managed by Microsoft and not visible to users.
User storage: This is the storage used for user databases, and it is allocated and managed by the user.
Checking Storage Space Utilization from Azure Portal:
Azure Portal provides a graphical user interface to monitor and manage Azure SQL Managed Instance storage space utilization. In this section, we will walk you through the steps to check storage space utilization from Azure Portal.
