Our SQL managed instance stopped responding, can't be stopped or deleted

Chris 0 Reputation points
2025-04-29T08:56:27.25+00:00

We have a SQL managed instance. It stopped responding to a query. We've tried stopping the SQL MI, but after 18 hours it was still in a "Stopping" state. It couldn't be started or stopped. So we tried deleting the SQL managed instance. Now that it's in the state "deleting" for hours.

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  1. Prasad Chaganti 415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-04-30T06:54:07.0366667+00:00

    Hi Chris,

    The issue has been resolved by our internal team. This was indeed a rare occurrence and typically does not happen. Should you encounter any further issues, if you have any further requests or need additional support regarding this case, please do let us know.

    Thanks for the confirmation via mail. Happy to hear that the issue has been resolved.

    If this answers your query, do click Accept Answer and Yes for was this answer helpful. And, if you have any further query do let us know.

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