Migrating from MySQL to SQL Server needs identity, collation, paging, and date rules, with SSMA assessing and converting the bulk of the work.
Migrating From Access to SQL Server
Migrating from Access to SQL Server can keep the familiar front end while tables move, linked tables are tested, and Access queries are rewritten.
Oracle to SQL Server: Translating NVL, ROWNUM and Sequences
Translate Oracle to SQL Server expressions for NULLs, row limits, dates, sequences and concatenation, and test where they differ.
Evaluating a New SQL Server Version in One Week
Evaluating a New SQL Server Version in one week works when you install, restore, run a real workload, compare results, and write a decision.
What Changes When You Move to a New Major Version
A New Major Version of SQL Server changes the engine while database compatibility, query plans, and deprecated features need separate review.
Contained Databases and Contained Users
Understand contained users in SQL Server databases, how they travel with a database, and the security trade-offs of partial containment.
Protecting an Instance You Cannot Patch Any More
Protect an Instance You Cannot Patch with isolation, least privilege, disabled features, tested backups, and a firm retirement date.