After this day you can plan the move of SQL Server databases to Azure, from the initial inventory through to running them afterwards. You will know when an Azure VM, Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance fits, check compatibility with Microsoft tooling and choose between online and offline migration. You then set up disaster recovery and monitoring. The course suits database administrators, data engineers and architects who already look after SQL Server and have a migration project ahead of them.
What you’ll take away.
- Plan a migration in phases and pick the target based on permitted downtime and required features
- Check databases for compatibility with tools such as Azure Migrate and Azure Database Migration Service
- Provision SQL Server on Azure VMs as well as Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance with suitable settings
- Migrate databases online or offline and monitor progress
- Set up disaster recovery and monitoring once the move is complete
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Database administrators, data engineers and architects who need to move existing SQL Server databases to Azure.
- Prerequisites
- You have worked with SQL Server databases, know the main editions and versions, understand the basics of identities and permissions, and can create resources in the Azure portal.
- Format & planning
- Standard length: 1 training day. A different length can be arranged for companies.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
Migration phases, modernisation goals and choosing the target platform
Inventory and compatibility checks with Azure Migrate, Azure Arc and Database Migration Service
IaaS: SQL Server on Azure VMs with suitable sizing, storage, networking and high availability
PaaS: provisioning Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
Migrating to an Azure VM and choosing the right tool
Online and offline migration to Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance
Post-migration work: disaster recovery, monitoring and operations
You assess a sample database, decide on the target and method based on a given downtime window, migrate it to Azure SQL Database and then check backup and monitoring.
Exams, licences & credentials
The course covers the content Microsoft tests in the Applied Skills assessment "Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database". The assessment and any fees are only included if the offer confirms this. The credential is issued by Microsoft. It is not an official Microsoft course unless the offer explicitly says so.
Vendor references & review date
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, dates and trainer are agreed before booking; the written offer is binding.
Frequently asked questions
When is Azure SQL Managed Instance a better choice than Azure SQL Database?
Managed Instance offers more instance-level compatibility, for example for features that reach beyond a single database. Azure SQL Database suits individual databases that should run fully managed. In the course you compare both targets against concrete requirements.
Is DP-3001 an exam?
No, DP-3001 identifies a Microsoft training. If you want to prove the skills, you can take the related Applied Skills assessment with Microsoft.
Does DP-3001 Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL: moving SQL Server to Azure include a certificate?
The course covers the content Microsoft tests in the Applied Skills assessment "Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database". The assessment and any fees are only included if the offer confirms this. The credential is issued by Microsoft. It is not an official Microsoft course unless the offer explicitly says so.