Migrate SQL workloads to Azure
The objective of this learning path is to educate the learner how they can migrate SQL Server workloads to SQL Services that exist on Azure.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites should be completed:
- Understand SQL Server Database file administration
- Successfully log in to the Azure portal
- Understand the Azure storage options
- Understand the Azure compute options
Modules in this learning path
In this module, you'll learn what the purpose of data platform modernization and see the benefits it can bring to your organization.
The Data Migration Assistant (DMA) is a standalone application that can find compatibility issues between versions of databases. It also shows you new features that would enhance the performance of your database when upgraded.
The Database Experimentation Assistant (DEA) is a standalone application that can compare workloads between the current version of your database, and the target.
Learners will be able to demonstrate the benefits and processes for moving a SQL Server database to an Azure virtual machine.
In this module, you will learn to demonstrate the benefits and processes for moving a SQL Server database to Azure SQL Database.