Azure Arc adds SQL Server on Azure VMs as migration target (preview)
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feature announcement
Azure Arc migration now supports targeting SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, expanding options beyond Azure SQL Managed Instance. This allows for a more flexible migration path for Arc-enabled SQL Server instances to Azure infrastructure. The feature is currently available as a public preview.
- →Azure Arc migration can now target SQL Server on Azure VMs
- →Feature is available as a public preview
Features (1) ›
- Azure Arc migration can now target SQL Server on Azure VMs
Azure Arc migration now supports SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines as a migration target. This expands migration options for Arc-enabled SQL Server instances to Azure infrastructure.
Notes (1) ›
- Feature is available as a public preview
The new migration target functionality for Azure Arc is currently available as a public preview.
Read the original announcement →
https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=560805
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