Migrate a VM with database

Daniel Nascimento 281 Reputation points
2021-10-12T10:27:01.607+00:00

Hello guys,

I've a very simple question, is there any problem if i use the Azure migrate Server migration to migrate a Virtual machines with databases? Instead of using azure database migration.

For example, migrate a Linux vm with mysql and Windows VM with SQL Server.

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  1. Alan Kinane 16,771 Reputation points MVP
    2021-10-12T11:05:08.087+00:00

    It usually depends on if you just have a single node or a clustered environment. If it's just a single node then a lift and shift type migration using Azure Migrate should be fine. This document might be helpful: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/migration-guides/virtual-machines/sql-server-to-sql-on-azure-vm-migration-overview


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  1. SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 36,406 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2021-10-12T18:12:43.703+00:00

    Hello @Daniel Nascimento

    You can migrate these VMs to Azure VMs using the server migration tool. The Server Migration tool is application agnostic and works for most applications. When you migrate a server using the Server Migration tool, all the applications installed on the server are migrated along with it. However, for some applications, alternate migration methods other than server migration may be better suited for the migration.

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  2. Andreas Baumgarten 94,196 Reputation points MVP
    2021-10-12T18:23:12.39+00:00

    Hi @Daniel Nascimento ,

    we migrated a few Linux VMs with MySQL Server installed using the Azure Migrate Migration for VMs.
    Everything went smooth and without any problem.
    There was only a "minor issue" with one application using the IP instead of the name of the VM. And the IP changed during migration from on-premises to Azure. After a tiny modification in the app using the VM name instead if the IP of the MySQL sever this was solved.

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    Andreas Baumgarten

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