SQL Migration to Azure - Best Practices, Accelerators, and Production Case Studies

Explore different approaches to migrate SQL workloads to various Azure SQL platforms in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the end-to-end migration life-cycle, focusing on best practices, recommended Microsoft and third-party tools, and real-world customer case studies. Gain insights into key migration drivers, including compliance, compatibility, and functionality. Learn about various migration approaches, data migration techniques, and essential tools like Data Migration Assistant and Azure Migration Assessment. Discover how to assess your database for migration, understand pricing considerations, and leverage the Database Experiments Assistant. By the end of this session, acquire the knowledge needed to plan and execute your own SQL migration to Azure effectively.

Introduction
Key Migration Drivers
Compliance
Compatibility
Functionality
Migration Approaches
Data Migration
DM Jumpstart
Data for migrations
Migration tools
Data Migration Assistant
Data Migration Assessment
Azure Migration
Azure Migration Assessment
Skew Recommendations
Database Pricing
Database Experiments Assistant