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Next steps
Take advantage of
Azure Hybrid Benefit
for SQL Server
Prepare for
SQL Server 2008 and
SQL Server 2008 R2
end of support
Find out about
Azure Database
Migration Service
Sign up for an
Azure free trial—
$200 credit for 30
days, 12 months of
free services
View the
Azure Database
Migration Guide
To successfully modernize to the cloud, you can't leave
anything behind. This requires cloud compatibility with legacy
databases. Azure SQL Database Managed Instance offers near
full compatibility with SQL Server, which means it's ideal for
migrating to Azure. Azure SQL Database Managed Instance
facilitates lift-and-shift migration from on-premises SQL Server
to the cloud while Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server can help
maximize your current on-premises license investments. Plus,
with the Microsoft three-step strategy for migration (Assess,
Migrate, Optimize), you can take advantage of Azure Database
Migration Service and other tools for a seamless, reliable, and
optimized migration—at scale and with minimal downtime.
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