Migration

Migrating to SQL Server 2008

SQL Server 2008 delivers exceptional value in Database Management and Business Intelligence causing many customers to choose SQL Server over other database solutions. The information on this page will help you find the resources needed to migrate your data to SQL Server 2008.

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Six Steps for Migrating Data to SQL Server:

Step 1: Information Gathering
Step 2: Assessment
Step 3: Design
Step 4: Migration
Step 5: Deployment
Step 6: Support

Step 1: Information Gathering

Gather sufficient information about your databases and applications to create migration estimates.

Migrate from	Resources
Oracle	Should You Migrate from Oracle to SQL Server? SQL Server 2008 Compared to Oracle Database 11g Practical SQL Server 2008 for Oracle Professionals Migrating SAP/ERP to SQL Server pays big dividends (white paper) Guide to Migrating from Oracle to SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2005 for Oracle Professionals Case Studies AIM Healthcare Services moved its 9-terabyte database: AIM Healthcare Services moved one of the 10 largest online analytical processing (OLAP) databases in the world from a Unix\Oracle 9i stack to a solution based on SQL Server. AIM is now enjoying enterprise-grade performance at a lower total cost of ownership. Motorola: Learn how Motorola used SQL Server Migration Assistant to migrate a business critical database from Oracle to SQL Server in one day with perfect accuracy. Customer Testimonials Atento Brazil Motorola Simon & Schuster Sonata Software X Media Solutions
Sybase	Guide to Migrating from Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2005 SSMA for Sybase FAQ A Competitive Review of Sybase ASE
Access	When to Migrate from Access to SQL Server Microsoft Access or SQL Server 2005: What's Right in Your Organization? Optimizing Microsoft Office Access Applications Linked to SQL Server Case Studies BT Saves 60 Days’ Work and Achieves Rapid Database Migration with New Conversion Tool
MySQL	Migrating from MySQL to SQL Server 2005

Step 2: Assessment

Detailed assessment of your system (applications and databases) so project estimates, effort and can be measured.

Step 3: Design

Migration engineers (CoE) or Microsoft certified partners use assessment information to design custom migration solutions.

Step 4: Migration

The Migration Assistant makes it easy to migrate data from Oracle Sybase and Access to SQL Server. Streamline and simplify migration for your business—making the process more cost-efficient and increasing productivity for your business.

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SSMA Oracle for SQL Server 2008 SSMA Oracle for SQL Server 2005	TechNet: Resources for Interoperability and Migration for Microsoft SQL Server TechNet: Solution Guide for Migrating Oracle on Unix to SQL Server on Windows
SSMA Sybase for SQL Server 2008 SSMA Sybase for SQL Server 2005 SSMA Powerbuilder for SQL Server 2008	SSMA for Sybase/Powerbuilder FAQ Guide to Migrating from Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2005
SSMA Access for SQL Server 2008 SSMA Access for SQL Server 2005	Watch starter videos to learn about SSMA for Access SSMA for Access Readme SSMA for Access FAQ

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SSMA Resources

SSMA Oracle for SQL Server 2008

SSMA Oracle for SQL Server 2005

SSMA Sybase for SQL Server 2008

SSMA Sybase for SQL Server 2005

SSMA Powerbuilder for SQL Server 2008

SSMA Access for SQL Server 2008

SSMA Access for SQL Server 2005