Guide to Migrating from Oracle to SQL Server 2005

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This white paper explores challenges that arise when you migrate from an Oracle 7.3 database or later to SQL Server 2005. It describes the implementation differences of database objects, SQL dialects, and procedural code between the two platforms. The entire migration process using SQL Server Migration Assistant for Oracle (SSMA Oracle) is explained in depth, with a special focus on converting database objects and PL/SQL code.

Included in this document:

Overview of Oracle-to-SQL Server 2005 Migration

Data Migration Architecture of SSMA for Oracle

Migrating Oracle Data Types

Emulating Oracle System Objects

Converting Nested PL/SQL Subprograms

Migrating Oracle User-Defined Functions

Migrating Oracle Triggers

Emulating Oracle Packages

Emulating Oracle Sequences

Migrating Hierarchical Queries

Emulating Oracle Exceptions

Migrating Oracle Cursors

Simulating Oracle Transactions in SQL Server 2005

Simulating Oracle Autonomous Transactions

Migrating Oracle Collections and Records

Conclusion


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