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Azure Database Migration Service: Target PostgreSQL Database Disappeared After Cancelling Online Migration

Hi Team, We encountered an unexpected issue while migrating an AWS RDS PostgreSQL database to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server using the Azure Database Migration Service (Integrated Migration Experience). Environment Source: AWS RDS…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-07-22T06:20:03.1533333+00:00
Prajapati, Chirag 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-22T07:28:28.89+00:00
Alex Burlachenko 24,865 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

How to migrate Azure SQL to Azure SQL Managed Instance?

I have a 1TB database in Azure SQL want to migrate it to Azure SQL Managed Instance online without doing backup and restore.

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-07-14T09:43:30.3733333+00:00
Hamed Sayyadi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-14T11:12:01.45+00:00
Marcin Policht 97,820 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
1 answer

PostgreSQL Flexible Server stuck in Updating state after cancelled scaling operation

Server (Sweden Central, SKU Standard_B2s 32GB PostgreSQL 16) has been stuck in Updating state since 2026-07-07. Resource scaling operation was cancelled mid-flight via Azure Portal. Server has not self-recovered in 24+ hours. So Server not accepting TCP…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-07-08T10:25:01.26+00:00
Richard Röntsch 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-08T11:25:53.4266667+00:00
Richard Röntsch 5 Reputation points
4 answers

Business Central BACPAC export to Azure Storage Account fails

Hello,  We are getting an error when exporting a BC environment to Azure Storage with BACPAC. Error : "Creating your database export failed. The storage account could not be accessed. Please check the URI." We followed this documentation:…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-12-17T16:42:21.9966667+00:00
LAN 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-10T14:58:08.12+00:00
Jeremy Lindstrom 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

PostgreSQL 11 -> 16 major version upgrade blocked by legacy replication role - permission denied to alter restricted role

I'm trying to upgrade an Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server from version 11.22 to 16 using the built-in major version upgrade feature. The server was originally a Single Server that was automigrated to Flexible Server. The upgrade precheck fails…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-06-05T01:19:54.5866667+00:00
Julia 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-10T05:27:30.0066667+00:00
Julia 40 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Migrating from Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server to another Flexible Server fails with "Unsupported extension(s)"

We are migrating from Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server to another Flexible Server due to networking changes. We are using the new PostgreSQL Migration Service in offline mode where we as source server type select On-premises server. The…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-06-04T08:01:00.13+00:00
Mette Bryde Frisk 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T10:09:16.93+00:00
Mette Bryde Frisk 40 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Upgrade unavailable due to regional capacity constraints - PostgreSQL 11 to 17 - East US

I am attempting to upgrade my Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server from version 11 to 17 in the East US region. When I click the Upgrade button in the Azure Portal I receive the following error: "Upgrade unavailable due to regional capacity constraints.…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-04-01T04:29:54.98+00:00
Cordellia Yokum 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-20T13:51:27.77+00:00
SAI JAGADEESH KUDIPUDI 3,640 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
0 answers

Migration Blocker: Importing MySQL Dump with keyring_file encryption to Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server

Hi, My team is preparing to migrate a fleet of self-hosted MySQL VMs (ranging from 30GB to 150GB) to Azure. These instances currently use at-rest encryption via the keyring_file plugin. We have conducted preliminary research and internal technical…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-04-13T12:05:00.2433333+00:00
Virender Jain 65 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-17T21:29:38.75+00:00
Santhosh Kumar Machukuri 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Confirming .NET 4.8 Compatibility with SQL Server 2025 via TDS 7.4 (Backward Compatibility Mode)

Hello, We are planning a migration from SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2025 on Azure VMs (Windows Server 2025). Our application landscape includes both .NET 8.0 and legacy .NET 4.8 applications. We would like to confirm the following technical approach…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-03-02T04:36:06.3933333+00:00
Rajeskumar S L 40 Reputation points
accepted 2026-03-17T00:54:03.0966667+00:00
Rajeskumar S L 40 Reputation points
3 answers

Integration Runtime won't register

I think I have all the pieces to start a test database migration, but I can't get an Integration Runtime to register. Here's what I'm working with: SQL Server on prem - Server A Azure Data Studio with Azure SQL Migration add-on installed - Server B …

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-03-31T15:59:33.38+00:00
William Bartley 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-10T16:14:11.4033333+00:00
Rob Atkinson 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Cannot connect to migrate sql workloads azure sql database assessment. Keep retrying connection

I completed the training for migrating sql workloads to azure and when I try to access the assessment it gets into a loop saying "retrying connection"

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-02-20T23:59:19.8433333+00:00
Stefan Moldoveanu 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-03-02T15:54:26.9466667+00:00
Stefan Moldoveanu 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Trying to setup a self-hosting integration Runtime to migrate SL on-premise to the cloud, but i'm getting a few errors and unable to move on.

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-01-19T16:46:58.8366667+00:00
Shane 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-01-28T19:47:05.8033333+00:00
Shane 20 Reputation points
2 answers

No option to set character set for PDB when Depolying OracleDatabase@Azure from Azure.

I am Depolying a OracleDatabase@Azure instance, but while creating the PDB there is no option to select Character Set. Our application supports only JA16SJISTILDE and no the default character set. How can I create the DB using the above character set.

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2026-01-22T02:04:40.02+00:00
中村篤法 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-01-22T04:44:11.46+00:00
Pilladi Padma Sai Manisha 11,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Database Watcher - Not able to connect and collect data from Azure SQL Database

We have created Database Watcher and trying to connect it with SQL authentication. It doesn't show up any database under dashboard.

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-03-20T03:16:04.4466667+00:00
Mitesh Prajapati 40 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-01-06T01:26:46.96+00:00
Tom Zhao 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Online / Offline Migration to Azure SQL Managed Instance for Large Databases

I want to migrate an on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance. The environment contains two databases, each approximately 1 TB in size. I’ve reviewed the official Microsoft documentation and noticed that both online and offline migration…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-12-31T01:58:19.93+00:00
ElenaMarlowe-3376 105 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-02T03:38:29.88+00:00
Anonymous
2 answers

Can Azure DMS migrate On-Prem SQL Server to Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server?

I have an on-premise SQL Server database that I want to migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. Can Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) perform this type of migration (SQL Server ➝ PostgreSQL Flexible Server)? If not, what is the…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-12-03T09:08:53.3333333+00:00
Mian Abdul Hanan 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-15T05:59:03.6933333+00:00
Anonymous
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While I am creating a Resource Anchor in the Oracle Databases@Azure, getting error as "ResourceCreationValidateFailed"

While I am trying to create the Resource Anchor in OracleDatabases@Azure, Getting the raw error as { "code": "ResourceCreationValidateFailed", "message": "The resource validation failed." } I need…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-11-28T06:26:26.7466667+00:00
Sai kiran Bonthu 45 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-02T02:49:08.19+00:00
Anonymous
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Migrate SWA off of Database Connections feature

We received a note on 9/15/2025 that: "Azure Static Web Apps Database Connections will be retired on 1 November 2025. Please migrate your deployments to Data API Builder by that date." Is there a migration guide in the works or are we on our…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-09-16T22:33:51.27+00:00
Maarten van de Bospoort 15 Reputation points
answered 2025-10-22T07:37:41.6266667+00:00
Keith Davidson 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Questions regarding migrating PostgreSQL databases from Tenant A to Tenant B

Hi, I have to migrate all databases that are currently hosted on 1 Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server on one Tenant, to multiple different servers on another tenant. As suggested i would prefer to use the Database Migration service, but I am…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-10-13T15:28:47.77+00:00
Pim Beliën 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-20T07:47:26.7733333+00:00
Pim Beliën 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure Migration via ADS is stuck 'Creating', self hosted integration runtime shows errors

I have used ADS to migrate this data previously (successfully) with locally hosted integration runtime. There are a couple of issues with views that can't be migrated (fine by me) but other than that, the migration goes through fine (all authentications,…

Azure Database Migration Service
asked 2025-10-03T12:05:54.05+00:00
TMADev 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-10-08T10:07:04.4566667+00:00
TMADev 25 Reputation points