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This workshop prepares you for the task of migrating SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database.

You'll learn how to assess SQL Server components and compatibility for migration using the Azure SQL Migration Extension and Database Migration Assistant. This training guides you through the process of provisioning and configuring Azure SQL Database resources. You gain hands-on experience in choosing the best migration option to meet business requirements for downtime, handling migration state, and monitoring database migration.

Additionally, you'll also learn to perform post-migration tasks like disaster recovery and monitoring for Azure SQL Database. These skills are essential for ensuring a smooth, efficient transition to Azure SQL Database, and maintaining its operation post-migration.

Experience with SQL Server databases.
Knowledge of SQL Server editions and versions.
Basic knowledge of security concepts like identities and permissions.
Experience using the Azure portal to create resources and set permissions.

Module 1: Design a SQL Server migration strategy

In this module, you'll learn the phases of a migration and the steps involved to ensure your migration project is executed smoothly. You'll also learn the purpose of data platform modernization and see the benefits it can bring to your organization.

Introduction
Examine data platform modernization
Plan a data migration
Explore the available data migration technologies
Exercise: Compare on-premises Azure costs
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 2: Assess SQL Server databases for migration to Azure SQL

Assessment tools such as Azure SQL Migration extension for Azure Data Studio, Azure Migrate, and Data Migration Assistant facilitate the migration of SQL Server databases to Azure.

Introduction
Review database for compatibility
Explore assessment options for database migration
Assess a database with Azure Migration extension
Assess a database with Azure Migrate
Assess a database with Data Migration Assistant
Exercise: Identify compatibility issues
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 3: Deploy PaaS solutions with Azure SQL

Provision and deploy Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL managed instance. Select the appropriate options when performing a migration to the SQL PaaS platform.

Introduction
Explain PaaS options for deploying SQL Server in Azure
Explore single SQL database
Deploy SQL database elastic poo
Understand SQL database hyperscale
Examine SQL managed instance
Describe SQL Edge
Exercise: Deploy an Azure SQL Database
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 4: Configure database authentication and authorization

Contrast authentication using Microsoft Entra ID, Windows Active Directory, and SQL Server authentication. Implement various security principals and configure permissions.

Introduction
Describe Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Describe authentication and identities
Describe Security Principals
Describe database and object permissions
Identify authentication and authorization failures
Exercise: Authorize Access to Azure SQL Database with Microsoft Entra ID
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 5: Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database

You will explore different migration tools and migrate SQL Server databases to Azure SQL Database.

Introduction
Choose the right Azure SQL Database feature
Use Azure SQL migration extension to migrate to Azure SQL Database
Explore Data Migration Assistant to migrate to Azure SQL Database
Migrate to Azure SQL Database using BACPAC
Use an online method to migrate to Azure SQL Database
Move data to Azure SQL Database
Exercise - Migrate a SQL Server database to Azure SQL Database
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 6: Perform post-migration tasks on Azure SQL

You'll explore different features and tools to help you maintain Azure SQL environments.

Introduction
Migrate SQL logins and groups
Implement security to protect Azure SQL
Implement compliance controls for sensitive data
Monitor database performance
Configure high availability and disaster recovery
Automate database tasks for scalability
Exercise: Configure geo-replication for Azure SQL Database
Knowledge check
Summary

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