MSSQL Inventory and Dependency Detection
Database sizes, collation, login risks, SQL Agent Jobs, and linked server definitions are extracted.
MIGRATION SERVICES
MSSQL (SQL Server) Migration and Transport Services
MSSQL (SQL Server) migration is a service that securely transfers database files (MDF/LDF), schema, user sessions (logins/credentials), SQL Server Agent jobs (jobs), and application connections to a new SQL Server environment.
What is MSSQL (SQL Server) Migration and Transport Services?
In MSSQL database migrations, simply restoring the database file (database) from backup is an incomplete approach. Master and msdb system databases must not overlook defined user sessions (logins), SID matches, SQL Agent Jobs, linked server definitions, and server-level triggers.
During the process, the source and target SQL Server versions (Enterprise/Standard differences), collation compatibility, TempDB configuration, and maintenance plans are examined. The data transfer is completed without data loss according to the organization's RTO/RPO targets using Native Backup/Restore, Log Shipping, or AlwaysOn Availability Groups methods.
Service scope
Target SQL Server Configuration
Version compatibility, TempDB file count, memory limits (max server memory), and security policies are prepared.
Consistent Data Transfer
Data and permission definitions are transferred using Native backup, Log Shipping, or replication techniques.
Migration and Acceptance Testing
After orphan user corrections, jobs, triggers, query performance, and application connections are tested.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Who is it for?
- Organizations refreshing their SQL Server infrastructure or moving to more powerful servers.
- Teams migrating on-premise SQL Server systems to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or AWS RDS SQL Server environments.
- Projects upgrading older SQL Server versions (e.g., 2012, 2014, 2016) to newer versions to perform server migration.
DELIVERABLES
Deliverables
- SQL Server Object and Dependency Inventory
- Cutover, Disruption Management, and Rollback Plan
- Complete Migrated Databases, Logins, and Agent Jobs
- Data Integrity and Connection Acceptance Report
How we work
01
Assess the current environment, target and dependencies
02
Document scope, risks, acceptance and rollback
03
Implement, validate and document
Frequently asked questions
How is the 'Orphaned User' (unauthorized user) issue prevented after migration?
By matching database user identities with SQL Server-level logins' SID (Security Identifier) values during the migration, authorization errors are prevented.
How is the downtime minimized in large SQL Server databases?
Log Shipping or AlwaysOn Availability Groups architectures are set up to synchronize data in the background; a short interruption is performed during the live switch.
Are SQL Server Agent Jobs and maintenance also transferred?
Yes. Not only database data but also all jobs under SQL Agent, scheduled backups, and maintenance plans are fully transferred to the target server.
Let’s assess your requirements
We review your current environment, target and technical requirements in a 20–30 minute call. Scope, assumptions, deliverables and pricing are documented before work begins.
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