policy-reference.md

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Built-in policy definitions for Azure SQL Database	Lists Azure Policy built-in policy definitions for Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance. These built-in policy definitions provide common approaches to managing your Azure resources.	WilliamDAssafMSFT	wiassaf	04/24/2023	sql-database	service-overview	reference	subject-policy-reference

Azure Policy built-in definitions for Azure SQL Database & SQL Managed Instance

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This page is an index of Azure Policy built-in policy definitions for Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance. For additional Azure Policy built-ins for other services, see Azure Policy built-in definitions.

The name of each built-in policy definition links to the policy definition in the Azure portal. Use the link in the Version column to view the source on the Azure Policy GitHub repo.

Azure SQL Database & SQL Managed Instance

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Limitations

• Azure Policy applicable to Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance creation is not enforced when using T-SQL or SSMS.

Next steps

• See the built-ins on the Azure Policy GitHub repo.
• Review the Azure Policy definition structure.
• Review Understanding policy effects.