Migrating SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance

Moving on-premises databases to the cloud can seem daunting, but modern cloud database solutions offer unprecedented scalability and reduced management overhead. Transitioning your SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance allows you to leverage fully managed features while maintaining high compatibility with your existing databases. This text-based course guides you through the entire migration lifecycle, from initial planning to post-migration optimization. You will gain the confidence to evaluate database compatibility, choose the right migration strategy, and execute the transition with minimal downtime. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the core differences between on-premises SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance. 2. Assess database compatibility and identify potential migration blockers using automated tools. 3. Configure secure network connectivity and identity integration using modern cloud security practices. 4. Perform online and offline migrations using Azure Data Studio and migration services. 5. Verify database integrity and optimize performance post-migration. 6. Practice troubleshooting common migration errors through step-by-step written scenarios. The course starts with foundational cloud database concepts and migration terminology before moving into assessment methodologies, network configuration, and hands-on migration execution steps. This course is designed for beginner database administrators, system engineers, and IT professionals looking to build cloud migration skills, with no prior cloud migration experience required. Start reading today to build your cloud database migration skills.