Question 456 of 919
DP-300 Plan and implement data platform resources Practice Question
Your company is migrating an on-premises SQL Server database to Azure SQL Managed Instance. The database uses SQL Server Agent jobs, Service Broker, and cross-database queries within the same instance. Which PaaS option should you choose?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse Azure SQL Database with Azure SQL Managed Instance, assuming that all PaaS SQL offerings support the same features, but Azure SQL Database deliberately omits instance-scoped features like Agent and Service Broker to maintain a multi-tenant architecture.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure SQL Managed Instance is the correct choice because it provides near 100% compatibility with on-premises SQL Server, including support for SQL Server Agent jobs, Service Broker, and cross-database queries within the same instance. These features are not available in Azure SQL Database, which is a PaaS offering with a more restricted surface area. SQL Server on Azure VM is IaaS and requires manual management, while elastic query in Azure SQL Database only supports cross-database queries across different databases, not the full Service Broker or Agent functionality.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Azure SQL Managed Instance
Why this is correct
SQL Managed Instance is a PaaS offering that supports SQL Server Agent, Service Broker, and cross-database queries.
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Azure SQL Database
Why it's wrong here
Azure SQL Database does not support SQL Server Agent, Service Broker, or cross-database queries.
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SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machine
Why it's wrong here
While it supports all features, it is not a PaaS solution and requires manual patching and high availability management.
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Azure SQL Database with elastic query
Why it's wrong here
Elastic query allows cross-database queries across different servers, but does not provide SQL Server Agent or Service Broker support.
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Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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