SQL Server to SQL MI Migration : 4 Weeks POC

Quadrant offers a SQL MI Data Modernization jumpstart through a Proof of Concept to help you make the transition to the cloud with confidence. This high-intensity engagement will equip you with the knowledge to address all your key concerns and speed up your cloud transition journey.

Here are some reasons why we recommend a Proof of Concept before Migrating SQL Server to SQL MI:

Testing the migration process :

Our POC helps to identify any potential issues or challenges that may arise during the migration process and allows the team to take appropriate actions.

Validating the compatibility of the target platform

helps validate the compatibility of Azure SQL MI with the SQL Server On-Premises and to take advantage of all its features.

Performance testing:

We utilize QMigrator's capabilities for this POC so that performance testing is automatically carried on the migrated database on SQL MI. It helps to ensure that the migrated database performs as expected and meets the performance requirements of the organization.

Cost estimation:

We can provide a rough estimate of the cost involved in migrating the database to SQL MI also valuable insights into the time, effort, and resources required to complete the migration process.

Risk assessment:

Our POC will provide an opportunity to the business and the IT team to identify potential issues and challenges that may arise during the migration process and take corrective measures to minimize the impact of any problems.

The PoC usually uses a replica of the database enabling you to operate and manage Azure SQL MI even though it'll be a scaled down version, you will be able to test the fundamentals of your solution.

The engagement will include:

• Assessment on the target database to identify blockers in Migration.
• Configuration of an Azure SQL Database Managed Instance on Azure
• Upgrading and migrating to Azure SQL MI
• Training and Knowledge transfer session to align on the new technology.

What Can Businesses Expect with the POC Migration?

• Enables informed decisions through performance metrics and gap analysis.
• Effort Estimation as per the size of the database to migrate.
• Identifies true TCO and ROI involved in the current vs the future state.
• Surface unexpected issues or errors to be investigated, resolved, and learned from prior to the real full-scale deployment of the production architecture.
• Deliverables of the Migration Team.
• Insights into the Capabilities of the Migration Tool
• Real-time Demonstration of automated migration process.
• Sneak Peek into the Data Validation Techniques.

The POC work effort will be limited to 4 weeks in duration. The client must have an Azure subscription to test solutions in Azure. If an Azure subscription is not available, Microsoft may be able to provide a trial subscription for the POC, Quadrant is not responsible for the test environment for the POC.