SQL Server Database Migration to Azure VM — Current Supported SQL Server Version

IT Partner migrates SQL databases from an existing SQL Server to SQL Server running in an Azure virtual machine on the current supported version of SQL Server. The service includes a full database backup to an on-premises location, creation of an Azure VM with the current supported version of SQL Server, connectivity setup, copying files to the VM, deployment finalization, verification, and issue fixing if needed.

This service migrates SQL databases to SQL Server in an Azure VM running the current supported version of SQL Server. SQL Server version targets other than the current supported version of SQL Server should be confirmed separately with IT Partner.

The success criterion is that the SQL databases are available from Azure without data loss. IT Partner verifies the deployment and fixes issues if any are found during the engagement.

The listed duration for this service is 1 week. The plan may vary depending on customer needs, environment readiness, data size, connectivity, and any issues discovered during verification.

The listed price for the SQL Server Database Migration to SQL Server in Azure VM service is $450. This price applies to the defined service scope, and any work outside scope, such as SQL Server version targets other than the current supported version of SQL Server, training, or more extensive documentation, should be confirmed separately with IT Partner.

The SKU for this service is ITPWW290MIGOT. The service title is SQL Server Database Migration to the Current Supported Version of SQL Server in Azure VM.

The listed manager for this service is Mike Mackey. Prospective customers should confirm current scheduling, scope, and availability with IT Partner before purchasing.

The engagement starts with a kickoff meeting, followed by a review of SQL Server and Windows Server before deployment. IT Partner then starts and finalizes the deployment, verifies the migration, and fixes issues if any are found.

IT Partner delivers SQL databases migrated to an Azure VM running the current supported version of SQL Server. IT Partner also provides a project closeout report showing final project status, evidence of meeting acceptance criteria, any outstanding issues, and the final budget.

This service does not include SQL Server version targets other than the current supported version of SQL Server, customer team training, or documentation beyond the project closeout report. More extensive documentation may be available for an additional fee.

Yes, for large data transfers IT Partner will help arrange shipment of hard drives through the Azure Import/Export Service when uploading over the network is prohibitively expensive or not feasible. The service description does not define exact size thresholds, so customers should confirm the best transfer method with IT Partner during planning.

IT Partner performs a full database backup to an on-premises location, creates a virtual machine with the current supported version of SQL Server, sets up connectivity, connects to SQL Server over the Internet or within the same virtual network, and copies the files to the VM. IT Partner also finalizes and verifies the deployment within the service scope.

The customer must provide a dedicated point of contact to work with IT Partner and coordinate outside vendor resources and schedules. The customer is also responsible for configuring networking equipment such as load balancers, routers, firewalls, and switches, and for providing access to physical or virtual servers, systems, services, facilities, and remote access as needed.

The service description does not list explicit prerequisites separate from customer responsibilities. Customers should confirm required Azure subscription access, licensing, VM, storage, network, server access, and SQL Server details with IT Partner before scheduling the migration.

The service description does not specify a downtime window or cutover approach. Because downtime depends on the source environment, database size, connectivity, and migration method, customers should confirm expected business impact and scheduling with IT Partner during the kickoff and planning steps.

Yes, IT Partner sets up connectivity and connects to SQL Server over the Internet or in the same virtual network. The customer remains responsible for configuring networking equipment such as load balancers, routers, firewalls, and switches.

Yes. The implementation plan includes a review of SQL Server and Windows Server before deployment, because the migration depends on understanding the current server environment before moving the databases to Azure.

The implementation plan includes a verification step and fixing issues if any are found during the engagement. Any outstanding issues at closeout are documented in the project closeout report along with final project status and acceptance evidence.

The plan may vary depending on customer needs, but the stated scope remains migration of SQL databases to SQL Server in an Azure VM running the current supported version of SQL Server. Any additional requirements, such as other SQL Server version targets, training, or expanded documentation, should be confirmed separately with IT Partner.