SQL Server 2016 to Azure

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  • Move all SQL database objects: Tables, Triggers, Stored Procedures etc. to Azure DB.
  • Migrate corrupted or inaccessible SQL database to the Azure Database.
  • Offers multiple export modes: Azure Server, SQL Scripts, MySQL Server, and On Premise SQL Server.
  • Preview all database objects before migrating SQL DB to Azure.
  • Migrate Tables, Stored Procedures, Functions, Views, Triggers, Indexes, etc.new
  • Auto-detect SQL Server version to migrate data to Azure SQL databases.
  • The tool allows users to browse data from MDF/NDF file and on-premise live SQL Server.
  • Displays restored deleted records and database objects in the RED color.new
  • Move Database Objects 'With Schema' or 'With Schema & Data'.
  • Supports SQL Server 2025, 2022, 2019, and below versions for seamless database migration.
  • Offers a feature to Migrate SQL Server to MySQL database as well.

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Preview MDF Data

Preview Database Objects Before Migration

Once the MDF / NDF file gets loaded for the migration process the SQL Server Database to Azure Migrator tool generates the preview of database objects. Only just by selecting the particular database object the user can view its contents on the right pane. This software shows the deleted database objects and table records in red color.

  • Tables
  • Functions
  • Triggers
  • Views
  • Stored Procedure
  • Rules
  • Indexes
  • XML Data Type

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Option to Migrate Multiple NDF Files

With SQL Server to Azure Database Migrator tool, you can browse multiple NDF files for the migration process. The tool gives two options to select NDF files i.e.

  • Auto-detect: By selecting this feature the tool will auto-detect the secondary (NDF) file
  • Manual Selection: Use ‘Add Files’ option to add single or multiple NDF files for migration & ‘Add Folder’ Option to add various NDF files present in a folder.

Data Migrated by the SQL Azure Migration Tool

SQL Server Database Objects
Tables Row & Column Information, Indexes
Views Migrate Complete View Script
Stored Procedure Export & Preview Stored Procedure data
Functions View and migrate functions to Azure SQL
Triggers Preview and migrate complete Trigger
Rules Supports Migration of all Rules
XML Data Type Migrate all data types including XML

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Key Features of SQL Server Database to Azure Database Migrator

The SQL Azure Migration Tool Offers the Following Features to Users

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Move SQL Server Database to Azure

Users can perform direct migration from SQL to Azure SQL database with the help of this software. SQL Server credentials like Server name, Database name, Username and password etc. are required to migrate data from SQL Server. After that, one can easily move SQL data to Azure.

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Move All SQL Database Objects

SQL Server to Azure Database Migrator supports to transfer all database objects from SQL Server. The tool can easily move SQL Tables, Views, Indexes, Rules, Functions, Tables, Stored Procedures, associated Primary Key, Unique keys, data types and all other components can be transferred from SQL to Azure migration tool.

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Migrate Corrupted Database to Healthy Database

The software is capable to migrate corrupted database into healthy state from local SQL server to Microsoft Azure SQL Database. When the user selects corrupted SQL Server database file to transfer, the tool quickly scans the selected file and migrate it in healthy state.

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Auto-detect SQL Server Version

SQL to Azure Database migration tool is a smart utility that can auto-detect the version of SQL Server database files before migrating them. Therefore, users who know the SQL Server version of their files can manually select the version, otherwise they can let the tool detect the right SQL Server version.

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Able To Migrate Deleted Records

There can be scenarios where users might have accidentally deleted database objects during or before the migration process. In such situations, the tool allows users to restore the deleted data and further migrate it to Azure Cloud Server with complete efficiency.

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Preview All Database Components

After scanning the SQL Server database objects, the software offers a preview of all database components such as Tables, Functions, Stored Procedures, Columns, Indexes, Keys etc., along with total item count. This feature helps users inspect the restored data before migration and further decide which data is to be migrated. The deleted database objects are displayed in RED color in the preview panel.

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Transfer Selective Database Objects

SQL Server Database to Azure Migration Software enables users to perform selective migration of SQL database objects. This functionality allows users to select specific database objects that need to be migrated from the list. From the export window, users can select Tables, Views, Stored Procedures, etc, for the migration.

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Migrate Only Schema/ Schema & Data

SQL Server to Azure Database migrator tool offers dual modes to move the database objects, i.e., ‘With schema Only’ or ‘With Schema & Data’. Selecting only schema option migrate only the schema/ structure of selected database components. In addition, one can move the database components with both schema and Data.

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Move to New / Existing Azure DB

The software allows users to migrate the SQL database in existing SQL Azure cloud database. Also, if users want to import SQL Database to new Azure database, they just need to create a new database in their Azure Server to migrate a database as a totally new database.

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MDF & NDF File Migration

SQL Server to Azure Migrator tool can browse and transfer primary and secondary database files, i.e., MDF and NDF. The software enables database administrators to browse database files for the efficient migration purpose.

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Feature to Save Large File Scan

After scanning the MDF and NDF files of SQL Server, SQL to Azure Migration Tool offers the option to save scanned file as .str file. This notable feature saves the scanning time i.e. if in case the process is interrupted in between. This file can be used to continue the process just by loading the already saved .str file.

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Creates CSV Report

After the migration process is completed, the software allows users to save the Export details as a CSV file. This CSV report contains database objects like tables, views, triggers, stored procedures, functions, rules, and the exported report counts.

SQL to Azure Database Migrator Tool - Specifications

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Size: 14.00 MB

Version: 6.1.0

MD5: feec37c9fcf501e43e85df268e715ae8

Trial Limitations

Limitations
Demo version of SQL Server to Azure Database Migrator allows to preview all components and export 25 records of each table & 5 other database objects.

Software Specifications

Hard Disk Space
100 MB

RAM
4 GB is recommended

Processor
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E4600 @ 2.40GHz

Additional Requirements

SQL Server
2025, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2005 & 2000

Win OS
Windows 10, 8, 7 (32 bit or 64 bit), Windows 11 (64 bit) & Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008

Additional Software
Microsoft .NET framework 4.5 or above & ODBC Driver 17 should be installed

Pre-Requisites

  • If you are using Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 or Vista, then please launch the tool as "Run as Administrator".
  • Client Internet IP (Your IP) should be added in Firewall settings of Azure SQL Server.
  • Destination database should be created and source database collation. We support collation that are added with 2017 SQL Server. If collation is not found then create database and set collation as per source database or as per requirement.

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SQL Server Database to Azure Migrator Feature Comparison

Get an Overview of SQL to Azure Migrator Tool Features – DEMO and Licensed Version

Features DEMO Version FULL Version
Add MDF/NDF File
Two Advance Scanning Modes
Preview MDF/NDF Components
Save Scanned MDF in STR Format
Support SQL Server versions 2025, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, and older versions
Preview deleted SQL table records and database objects
Migrate Entire data from MDF/NDF File 25 Records/Table
Migrate with Schema Only or Schema & Data 25 Records/Table
Cost FREE $249

Frequently Asked Questions

Listed Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

What are the steps for migrating SQL server database to Microsoft Azure SQL?

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To move / transfer data from SQL Server to Azure Database follow these simple steps:

  • Step 1: Download & Run SysTools SQL to Azure Migration Tool
  • Step 2: Click the Open button to Select Online or Offline Mode for migration
  • Step 3: Preview SQL Server database objects i.e. Tables, Views, etc.
  • Step 4: Click Export to begin SQL server database migration to Azure
  • Step 5: Enter Server Name, Login credentials & click “Connect”
  • Step 6: Now, select the Destination database
  • Step 7: Select migrate ‘With Only Schema’ or ‘With Schema & Data’
  • Step 8: Lastly, click the Migrate button

“While migrating SQL Server to Azure, my database suddenly got inaccessible and we got to know that there is corruption in our database. Is this tool helpful in fixing SQL database?

Yes, if the database is corrupted, then the software scans the corrupted file and allows you to migrate SQL Server database to Azure in healthy state.

No, there is no such file size limitation imposed by SQL to Azure Database Migrator software to move the database.

Yes, ofcourse. You can also transfer all database objects like functions, views etc using SQL to Azure database migration software.

SQL Server to SQL Azure Database Migrator has an amazing Auto-detect feature which automatically detects the SQL version. Hence you can easily move SQL Server database to Azure from SQL Server 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014 & its below version.

Yes, with the help of this SQL Server to Azure Migration Tool one can migrate the database with Schema or Schema and data both.

Yes, the SQL server to Azure database migrator supports SQL Server versions like 2019/2017/2016/2014/2012/2008 R2/2008/2005/2000.

Yes, of course, the tool allows you to select the particular database objects like triggers, views, etc., for the migration process. Once the objects are selected users can migrate them to Azure SQL database.

No, the software does not require SQL Server environment for migrating SQL database to Azure.

Yes, of course, user can transfer SQL database to new Azure SQL database. But, it is necessary that the user should create a new database in their Azure Server for carrying out the migration process.

Yes, of course, you can easily move SQL Server to Azure SQL having basic tier with this tool. Basically, this software supports all 3 service tiers i.e. Basic, Standard & Premium of Azure SQL database.

Yes, of course, you can easily migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Server having standard tier with 3000 DTU by this tool.

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