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Your path to the cloud just got clearer
Moving your on-premises database to the cloud has never been easier. Soon, you can access a tool that simplifies the journey, plus a cost-savings benefit that will make your migration affordable. Your trip from on-premises to the cloud will be a faster, easier, low-cost endeavor. Public preview announcement on its way—be the first to know.
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Your path to the cloud just got clearer

Moving your on-premises database to the cloud has never been easier. Soon, you can access a tool that simplifies the journey, plus a cost-savings benefit that will make your migration affordable. Your trip from on-premises to the cloud will be a faster, easier, low-cost endeavor. Public preview announcement on its way—be the first to know.

Four steps to bring your on-premises data to the Azure cloud

Survey your current on-premises landscape

Map your terrain.

Get your mapping toolkit

Evaluate your unique cloud migration needs

Figure out what you're missing before you start the migration.

Read the white paper

State your case

Create your proof of concept.

Calculate your savings

Understand the path to the cloud

What do you need to complete the migration?

Read the datasheet

Survey your current on-premises landscape

Map your terrain.

Get your mapping toolkit

Evaluate your unique cloud migration needs

Figure out what you're missing before you start the migration.

Read the white paper

State your case

Create your proof of concept.

Calculate your savings

Understand the path to the cloud

What do you need to complete the migration?

Read the datasheet

Survey your current on-premises landscape

Map your terrain.

Get your mapping toolkit

Evaluate your unique cloud migration needs

Figure out what you're missing before you start the migration.

Read the white paper

State your case

Create your proof of concept.

Calculate your savings

Understand the path to the cloud

What do you need to complete the migration?

Read the datasheet

Survey your current on-premises landscape

Map your terrain.

Get your mapping toolkit

Evaluate your unique cloud migration needs

Figure out what you're missing before you start the migration.

Read the white paper

State your case

Create your proof of concept.

Calculate your savings

Survey your current on-premises landscape

Map your terrain.

Get your mapping toolkit

Evaluate your unique cloud migration needs

Figure out what you're missing before you start the migration.

Read the white paper

Why update to Azure?

Compatibility with all your apps

Take it all with you when you move from your legacy database to the cloud and keep your favorite tools.

Seamless migration

The Database Migration Service Managed Instances decreases the cost and complexity of switching to the cloud.

Flexibility

You're in control. You determine the storage and computing resources you'll need—even as they evolve.

Unparalleled capabilities

Built-in intelligence automatically improves database performance by fine tuning itself based on your patterns. Detects threats in real time and notifies you of a potential security breech in minutes.

Learn more about Azure SQL Database

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Learn about the details of Database Migration Services and SQL Database Managed Instance.

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Watch a webinar that explains how this offer helps you migrate.

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Take a look at the datasheet for a closer view of the offer.

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