Azure Database Migration Service
Accelerate your journey to the Azure cloud.
Overview
Azure Database Migration Service is a managed service that enables migrations from multiple database sources to Azure data platforms with minimal downtime. It integrates existing Microsoft tools like the Data Migration Assistant to provide a comprehensive solution. The service is designed to be resilient and self-healing, ensuring a reliable migration process.
✨ Key Features
- Online (minimal downtime) and offline migrations
- Comprehensive assessment with Data Migration Assistant (DMA)
- Support for a wide range of sources
- Managed and resilient service
- Pay-as-you-go pricing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus and deep integration with Microsoft SQL Server
- Comprehensive pre-migration assessment tooling
- Hybrid connectivity options
Unique Value: Azure DMS provides a secure, resilient, and highly integrated path for migrating databases into the Azure ecosystem with minimal downtime.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Migrating a large on-premise SQL Server farm to Azure SQL Managed Instance.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Migrating data to non-Azure cloud platforms.
🏆 Alternatives
For organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft stack, Azure DMS offers the most seamless and feature-rich migration experience to Azure compared to third-party or other cloud-native tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Professional Direct/Premier Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Standard tier is free for the first 12 months.
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