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Summary: Azure SQL Database Managed Instance enables you to run apps with dependencies on SQL CLR, SQL Server Agent or cross-database queries like you would on a physical or virtual server running SQL Server, but as a managed instance you get the as a service benefits but spend less time keeping servers patched and up-to-date, plus machine learning powered capabilities like auto-tuning to improve query performance and proactive security recommendations.