As SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reach the end of support in 2019, you’ll have an opportunity to upgrade to a cloud database service. Follow this step-by-step guide to manage change effectively as you ...
SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...
On August 30, Microsoft announced the public preview of the Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) to support online migrations of various databases to Azure. What’s an “online migration”? Online ...
Microsoft releases SSMA v10.5 to enhance SQL Server and Azure SQL migrations. AI-assisted code conversion improves Oracle and SAP ASE compatibility and reliability. Updated migration tooling supports ...
Due to my background working with other major database platforms such as Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, I’ve long been an advocate for the SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA). This powerful and easy ...
In an era defined by digital innovation, businesses face constant pressure to modernize, improve efficiency, cut costs and stay competitive. Amid this landscape, the strategic migration and ...
Recently, I was approached by a small but growing technology company with an urgent problem: Microsoft’s announcement regarding the retirement of Azure Database for MariaDB had caught them completely ...
This eBook is for SQL Server administrators and system administrators tasked with migration of workloads that require thorough planning, critical thinking and careful attention to detail. This eBook ...