Guide to Migrating from Microsoft Access to SQL Server 2005

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This white paper covers migrating Microsoft Access databases to SQL Server 2005 and discusses the differences between the two platforms. SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access (SSMA Access) is the best tool for this type of migration; this paper tells you how to use it to mitigate potential problems in database conversion. For additional information, also see the white paper Microsoft Access or SQL Server 2005: What's Right in Your Organization?

Included in this document:

Introduction

Overview of Access-to-SQL Server 2005 Migration

Migration Wizard

Migrating Database Objects

Table Migration Potential Problems

Jet Syntax Potential Problems

Functions

Data Migration

Conclusion


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