22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2017
Migrating from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database
Come to this session to learn about AzureSQL DB migration approaches, challenges, and solutions from SQLCAT. We will present practical migration guidance and learnings from our engagements with high scale and complex customer migrations
Mircosoft Session:
Are your customers considering moving their databases to Azure SQL DB,and need help figuring out the optimal migration approach? Are you in the middle of an Azure migration project? Come to this session to learn about AzureSQL DB migration approaches, challenges, and solutions from SQLCAT. We will present practical migration guidance and learnings from our engagements with high scale and complex customer migrations. Whether you are an Azure SQLDB expert, or just starting to explore the technology, this session will help you identify and implement the optimal migration path for your customers, deal with complexities, and take advantage of the latest database platform features.
Are your customers considering moving their databases to Azure SQL DB,and need help figuring out the optimal migration approach? Are you in the middle of an Azure migration project? Come to this session to learn about AzureSQL DB migration approaches, challenges, and solutions from SQLCAT. We will present practical migration guidance and learnings from our engagements with high scale and complex customer migrations. Whether you are an Azure SQLDB expert, or just starting to explore the technology, this session will help you identify and implement the optimal migration path for your customers, deal with complexities, and take advantage of the latest database platform features.
Speakers
Dimitri Furman's previous sessions
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Migrating from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database
Come to this session to learn about AzureSQL DB migration approaches, challenges, and solutions from SQLCAT. We will present practical migration guidance and learnings from our engagements with high scale and complex customer migrations