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DataMigrationAssistant on windows 2008

I need to move over an SQL database (MSSQL 2008) that is on prem on a windows 2008 server over to Azure. From what I have read, using the Data Migration Assistant is the way to go. However, this will not install on Windows Server 2008. Is there another way to move over a database to Azure that one can suggest or a way to install the data migration assistant on my older server?

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Hi,

According to your description, seems the issue is related to azure-sql-database, so I add the tag for you. If there's any concerns, please feel free to let me know.

Best Regards,
Anne

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You know Windows Server 2008 is out-of-suppot since a very long time?

See Microsoft® Data Migration Assistant v5.3 => System Requirements, no Win 2008, but client OS Win 7, 8 and 10. So you can install DMA on any client and run the migration from there.


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