Simpson Associates SQL Server Migration Assessment
Streamline and modernise your data platform with our SQL Server Migration Assessment
What is the Simpson Associates SQL Server Migration Assessment?
Discover the feasibility of migrating to the Azure Cloud and identify potential migration targets within your new Azure estate.
The SQL Server Migration Assessment is an extensive evaluation of your existing SQL Server infrastructure’s suitability for migration to the Azure Cloud.
This assessment evaluates the feasibility of migrating to Azure, including possibilities for Virtual Machines (VM’s) and Managed Instances, sizing and pricing, and potential supportability risks.
The result of this assessment is a comprehensive report that provides you with a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in migrating some or all of your SQL Server Estate to Azure.
Benefits & Deliverables:
Environment Summary
Breakdown of Operating Systems the SQL Servers sit on. This includes edition versions of the operating system and the number of servers and databases. This will help you understand where there is a risk, by outlining where there are immediately unsupported versions as well as ones that will cease to be supported in years.
Lift and Shift to Azure VM’s Overview
We’ll provide a clear picture of your migration costs with detailed monthly estimates for lifting and shifting your Estate to Azure VMs, including both storage and non-production environments. But that’s not all. We’ll go beyond basic estimates and compare costs for different optimisation strategies.
Migration to Azure Managed Instance
Our in-depth analysis, combining hardware, workloads, and Azure data, creates a custom migration plan for your servers. We identify potential costs, analyze OS and SQL versions, flag end-of-life issues, assess patch levels, and optimize backups for RTO/RPO. We also pinpoint underutilized SQL features. This ensures a smooth, cost-effective migration to Azure Managed Instances.
Focus on business, not migration hassle
Our expertise simplifies your migration. We handle setup, data collection, and analysis, freeing you to focus on what matters most – your business.
Your personalised migration map
Get a custom roadmap for your Azure journey, pinpointing costs, versions, patches, backups, and functionality for a smooth transition.
Target your Azure Migration
Find out if migrating your SQL Servers to Azure is feasible, and pinpoint the servers that will benefit most from a move to the cloud.
Comprehensive Cost Analysis
You only pay for what you need, and we can adjust the package as your data needs evolve.
Who should use the Simpson Associates SQL Server Migration Assessment?
The Simpson Associates SQL Server Migration Assessment is ideal for organisations that:
Organisations looking to modernise their IT infrastructure.
Businesses unsure about Azure compatibility.
Companies concerned about migration costs.
IT team lacking migration expertise.
Using Hardware and Workload analysis and Azure Data Migration data we will describe which servers can be migrated to Azure Managed Instances. With Simpson Associates’ experience and expertise, we can help you to deploy services on the Azure platform quickly and easily.:
SQL Server Migration Assessment deliverables: What you get
Costings
Outline of costs for migration.
Systems & Revisions
Operating System and SQL revisions.
Version Analysis
End of Life and near end of life version analysis.
Patch Systems
Gain an understanding of existing patch levels.
Backup Analysis
SQL Backup analysis for RTO/RPO.
Optimising SQL Functionality
Mapping SQL functionality to Azure compatibility.
Kick-off Meeting
Agreement on Roles and Responsibilities and Pre-Requisites
Setup & Configuration
Setup and configuration of Database Migration Data Gathering Toolset: Gather Migration Insights.
Usage Monitoring
How to monitor the performance of workloads by capacity
Analysis & Stats
Collection of the statistics and analysis.
Pricing Simplified
Completion of pricing assessment.
Adoption
Report and playback session.
Outcomes
The SQL Server Migrations Assessment unlocks a smooth & cost-effective move. Personalised roadmap & clear costs. Actionable insights (compatibility, patching, backups, features) minimise risks & free your resources. Navigate Azure with confidence.
Why Simpson Associates can help customers with their SQL Server databases as a Microsoft Partner
Simpson Associates is a Microsoft Partner with over 30 years of data experience. We have the expertise to help organisations get the most out of Microsoft technologies. We have the expertise and tools to empower your SQL Server migration to Azure.
Next Steps
To learn more about getting started with the Simpson Associates Fabric Accelerator, contact us today!