Organizations often encounter several challenges with on-premises data management, including the need for regular patching and upgrades, the burden of manual DBA tasks, and difficulties in scaling on-demand. Additionally, there can be a lack of a unified view on data assets, concerns regarding data security and governance, and challenges in cost management.

Azure Arc-enabled data services provide a cloud-like experience for data workloads anywhere, allowing organizations to run Azure data services across on-premises, multicloud, and edge environments. This solution offers automated updates, built-in high availability and disaster recovery, and a unified management interface, which simplifies workflows and enhances cost efficiency.

Organizations can achieve lower total cost of ownership (TCO) by utilizing Azure Arc-enabled data services, which include built-in capabilities that reduce costs and increase productivity through automation at scale. Additionally, businesses can leverage existing infrastructure and SQL Server licenses, allowing for flexible cost structures and the option to allocate expenses as either operational or capital expenditures.