This DACPAC vs BACPAC Quiz asks which file moves a database with its rows to Azure SQL Database. The answer is the BACPAC. A tested script shows what each file describes, and the SqlPackage commands show how to use them.
Migrating From MySQL to SQL Server: AUTO_INCREMENT, LIMIT and Other Differences
Plan migrating from MySQL with clear translations for identity values, paging, dates, booleans, string functions, and upserts.
Checking 32-Bit Leftovers: Linked Server Providers and ODBC Drivers
Find 32-bit dependencies in linked servers, Agent steps, SSIS execution choices, and Windows ODBC drivers before a server move.
End of Support: What Actually Stops Working
End of Support does not shut down SQL Server, but it changes security updates, fixes, and help; plan an exit before risk grows.
Assessing a Database Before a Migration
Assessing a database before a migration covers features in use, compatibility, size, dependencies, and the evidence needed before a date is promised.
Unsigned Integers: Safe Type and Range Mapping
Map unsigned integers to SQL Server types without narrowing their range. Keep strict source-text validation separate from destination CHECK constraints.
Estimating Cloud Database Cost From Your Workload
Cloud database cost depends on measured compute, storage, backup retention, and network egress; build a workload-based estimate before migrating.