azure-sql-managed-instance
Expert knowledge for Azure SQL Managed Instance development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when sizing MI tiers/subnets, configuring networking/VNet access, setting up backups/geo-replication, or Entra/KV-based security, and other Azure SQL Managed Instance related development tasks. Not for Azure SQL Database (use azure-sql-database), SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-sql-virtual-machines), Azure Database for MySQL (use azure-
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-sql-managed-instance --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
What it does
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure SQL Managed Instance, covering troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It directs the agent to locate relevant sections via a category index and to fetch documentation content when needed.
How it works
- Use the Category Index to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges, read the specified lines from the local file. For categories with file links, read the referenced file content.
- If metadata.generated_at is over 3 months old, suggest pulling the latest version from the repository.
- If the mcp_microsoftdocs tools are unavailable, suggest installing them via the provided installation guide.
- The skill requires network access and relies on either mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation in Markdown.
When to use it
Use when tasks involve Azure SQL Managed Instance development, troubleshooting, sizing tiers/subnets, configuring networking/VNet access, backups/geo-replication, Entra/KV-based security, and related deployment activities.
What it can touch
- Tools: mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch, fetch_webpage
- References: documentation content fetched via the tools
Caveats
- Requires network access to fetch documentation.
- The skill’s guidance depends on external docs; ensure latest content is used if metadata is old.
- License: CC-BY-4.0
# Azure SQL Managed Instance Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure SQL Managed Instance. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallbac
- How to Use This Skill
- Category Index
- Troubleshooting
- Best Practices
- Decision Making
- Architecture & Design Patterns
- Limits & Quotas
- Security
- Configuration
- Integrations & Coding Patterns
- Deployment
What does the azure-sql-managed-instance skill do?
Expert knowledge for Azure SQL Managed Instance development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when sizing MI tiers/subnets, configuring networking/VNet access, setting up backups/geo-replication, or Entra/KV-based security, and other Azure SQL Managed Instance related development tasks. Not for Azure SQL Database (use azure-sql-database), SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-sql-virtual-machines), Azure Database for MySQL (use azure-
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-sql-managed-instance --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills, a repository with 682 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.