You have a database hosted on SQL Server 2012 R2.
The database contains 5 million rows.
You need to recommend a repeatable method to migrate the database to SQL Azure.
Which method should you recommend? More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
SQL Server Integration Services
Most flexibility
Data Transfer Efficiency:
Good
- SSIS can be used to perform a broad range of data migration tasks. SSIS provides support for complex workflow and data transformation between the source and destination. It is a good choice to transfer of data for databases that require many changes to work on Microsoft Azure SQL Database.
You can use SSIS data transfer packages with another mechanism for transferring the database schema, such as a Data-tier Application package.