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SQL Server Assessment tool

Urbel 545 Reputation points
2026-02-23T15:59:19.7233333+00:00

Hi Expert,

what is reliable tools for Assessment and migration SQL Server database?

thank you

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Urbel

SQL Server Migration Assistant
SQL Server Migration Assistant

A Microsoft tool designed to automate database migration to SQL Server from Access, DB2, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP ASE.

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  1. Marcin Policht 85,255 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-03-04T04:18:36.4433333+00:00

    It would be helpful if you stated this in your original question.

    Microsoft provides tools like the Data Migration Assistant (DMA), which is often thought of in the context of migrating to Azure, but it works perfectly for assessing on-prem to on-prem migrations. DMA can analyze schema compatibility, detect deprecated features, suggest remediation steps, and optionally generate scripts to move schema and data. Another option is SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for scripting out databases and jobs, or using Backup/Restore or Detach/Attach workflows. If the database is large or highly transactional, Log Shipping, Database Mirroring, or Always On Availability Groups can be used for minimal downtime migrations.


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  1. Marcin Policht 85,255 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-23T17:49:30.9333333+00:00

    Refer to https://dori-uw-1.kuma-moon.com/en-us/azure/migrate/concepts-azure-sql-assessment-calculation?view=migrate


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