New Access to SQL Server Migration tool

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A new tool is available for Access to SQL Server migrations. The SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access is available here. Notice, however, that the tool is not released yet - these are pre-release quality bits. As usal, backup, backup, backup and backup before usage.

"Why should I care" tidbit from the docs:

Q. Why should I use SSMA for Access instead of the Office Upsizing Wizard?

A. SSMA for Access offers a richer set of features, such as network scanning, conversion assessment reports, and more. SSMA for Access also fixes many issues currently not handled correctly by the Office Upsizing Wizard.