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Risk Mitigated SQL Migration- Four Steps to a Successful Migration to Azure: 3 Steps to Successful Migration from SQL Server 2008 + 2008 R2

Published on Jun 11, 2022 | Share it via:

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On July 9, 2019, Microsoft ended support and security updates for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2, which means businesses using these systems needed to migrate to new software. This transition involves challenges related to cost, security, and, crucially, availability. In today's 24/7 IT landscape, organizations cannot afford downtime during migration.

To assist with this critical process, the experts at SNP have developed an e-book that outlines a comprehensive framework for a smooth transition. This includes a unique four-step process designed to ensure a low-risk, high-availability migration to your optimal successor system for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2.

Why You Should Read This e-Book:

To start with, let’s look at two migration paths to the modern cloud.

  • Migrate SQL on-premises to Azure SQL Database Managed Instances (SQL DB MI): This option offers an intelligent, fully managed Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution with near 100% compatibility with SQL Server on-premises. SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI) includes built-in high availability and disaster recovery capabilities, ensuring your data remains accessible and secure. SQL MI provides a robust and flexible environment that simplifies management while enhancing performance and reliability.
  • Migrate SQL on-premises to Azure SQL VM: This Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) option provides Extended Security Updates at no additional charge above the standard pricing for Azure Virtual Machines. For customers migrating workloads to Azure Virtual Machines, this solution includes critical security updates and bulletins for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2.

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  • Rehost: Migrate your SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads to Azure Virtual Machines or Azure SQL Database Managed Instance without requiring any code changes. Regardless of the path you choose for your current migration or future upgrades, SNP is here to guide you through our proven and proprietary four-step migration plan, involving assessment, preparation, migration, validation and optimization. This structured approach ensures a successful, measurable, and repeatable migration process, allowing your organization to confidently transition to a modern cloud environment.
  • Refactor, Rearchitect, or Rebuild: Innovate using Windows Server containers and Azure SQL Database Managed Instance (MI) with options ranging from minimal changes to full code development. This approach enables you to modernize your applications while taking advantage of cloud capabilities. By embracing Windows Server containers and Azure SQL Database MI, you can drive innovation and improve your application architecture, making it easier to respond to business needs and market changes.
  • Upgrade: Upgrade to Windows Server 2019 or SQL Server 2019 to become cloud and DevOps ready, with the potential for code changes to fully leverage the new features and capabilities. Upgrading to Windows Server 2019 or SQL Server 2019 positions your organization to embrace the future of cloud computing and DevOps, helping you stay competitive and responsive to market demands.

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