SQL Server migration documentation

Technical documentation to help you migrate to SQL Server on-premises and in the cloud.

SQL Server to SQL Server

Overview

• SQL Server migration component in SQL Server Management Studio
• Upgrade to the latest version of SQL Server

SQL Server to Azure SQL

Overview

• SQL Server migration in Azure Arc
• Azure Database Migration Guides
• Migrating SQL Server Workloads FAQ

How-To Guide

• Migrate to Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Migrate to SQL Server on Azure VMs
• Migrate to Azure SQL Database

Deploy

• Azure Database Migration Service

Non-SQL to SQL Server

Overview

• SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA)

Get started

• From Oracle
• From Access
• From DB2
• From MySQL
• From Sybase

Resources

Overview

• Database migration guide
• Azure Migrate
• Compare SQL data migration tools
• Data migration blog

Download

• Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit

End of support

Overview

• End of support options
• Extended Support Updates (ESUs)
• ESU frequently asked questions
• Free ESUs with Azure VM