Lift and Shift Your SQL Servers to Azure SQL Virtual Machines

Explore best practices and tools for migrating SQL Servers to Azure SQL Virtual Machines in this 49-minute conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Discover how to conduct assessments, determine sizing, and streamline data migration while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Learn to identify ideal migration candidates within existing infrastructure and leverage Azure Hybrid Benefits for cost-effective licensing. Gain insights into hybrid deployment strategies that enhance efficiency and reduce expenses for on-premises SQL Server setups. Delve into topics such as High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Azure Portal, Azure Backup, migration triggers, and tools like Azure Migration Service. Follow the migration journey from initial assessment to final implementation, including test migrations and roadmap planning.