Data Service Migrations

Azure Database Migration Service is a fully managed service designed to enable seamless migrations from multiple database sources to Azure data platforms with minimal downtime (online migrations).

With Azure Database Migration Service currently we offer two options:

1. Azure SQL migration extension for Azure Data Studio
2. Database Migration Service (classic) - via Azure portal, PowerShell and Azure CLI.

Azure SQL Migration extension for Azure Data Studio is powered by the latest version of Database Migration Service and provides more features. Currently, it supports SQL Database modernization to Azure. For improved functionality and supportability, consider migrating to Azure SQL Database by using the Azure SQL migration extension for Azure Data Studio.

Database Migration Service (classic) via Azure portal, PowerShell and Azure CLI is an older version of the Azure Database Migration Service. It offers database modernization to Azure and support scenarios like – SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.

Beginning 01 August 2023, you will no longer be able to create new Database Migration Service (classic) resource for SQL Server scenarios from Azure portal and will be retired on 15 March 2026 for all customers. Please migrate to Azure SQL database services by using the latest Azure Database Migration Service version which is available as an extension in Azure Data Studio, or by using Azure PowerShell and Azure CLI.