

What we’re about
The Edmonton Microsoft Data Professionals User Group is a not-for-profit association that organizes events to promote knowledge sharing, to exchange ideas, and to unite Edmonton's SQL server and Azure Data professionals. Previously known as EDMPASS.
We welcome all IT professional's who work with and and are interested in learning about the Microsoft Data Platform and networking with other like minded individuals.
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- Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith.
- Ask questions to understand, not denounce.
- Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge.
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See all- Migrate Your On-Premises SQL Server Databases to Microsoft AzureBell Tower, Edmonton, AB
Topic abstract :
Your company has made a decision to move your SQL Server databases to the cloud. But they are still unsure about which is the right way to go.With all the day-to-day firefighting and workload that you need to handle, you have not had a chance to explore the cloud. But you need to get up-to-speed to make sure you have the confidence to get the job done.
This session is all about migrating your on-premises SQL Server databases to Microsoft Azure. And instead of being overwhelmed with all the different features and options available to you, we will concentrate only on the ones that you will need for the migration. This covers
- primary considerations for migration
- effective strategies for database migration
- network connectivity for application connectivity and security
- post-migration operational tasksAt the end of the session, you will be able to create your own migration plan with the right strategy and approach to successfully migrate your on-premises SQL Server databases to Microsoft Azure.
In Person Venue:
2301 - 10104 103rd Avenue 23rd floor (Bell Tower)Also via Teams:
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Meeting ID: 274 651 362 966 6
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