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Read white papers for guidance on how to migrate to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 from other database products.

• SQL Server 2008 delivers exceptional value in database management and business intelligence causing many customers to choose SQL Server over other database solutions. The white papers available here will help you find the resources needed to migrate your data to SQL Server 2008.
  
  Guide to Migrating from MySQL to SQL Server 2008
  In this migration guide you will learn the differences between the MySQL and SQL Server 2008 database platforms, and the steps necessary to convert a MySQL database to SQL Server.
  
  Guide to Migrating from Oracle to SQL Server 2008
  This white paper explores challenges that arise when you migrate from an Oracle 7.3 database or later to SQL Server 2008. It describes the implementation differences of database objects, SQL dialects, and procedural code between the two platforms. The entire migration process using SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) 2008 for Oracle is explained in depth, with a special focus on converting database objects and PL/SQL code.
  
  Guide to Migrating from Informix to SQL Server 2008
  This white paper explores challenges that arise when you migrate from an Informix 11 database to SQL Server 2008. It describes the implementation differences of database objects and procedural code between the two platforms. Emulation of system functions is also discussed.
  
  Guide to Migrating from Sybase ASA to SQL Server 2008
  This white paper explores challenges that arise when you migrate from a Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA) database of version 9 or later to SQL Server 2008. It describes the implementation differences of database objects, SQL dialects, and procedural code between the two platforms.
  
  Guide to Migrating from Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2008
  This white paper covers known issues for migrating Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise database to SQL Server 2008. Instructions for handling the differences between the two platforms are included. The paper describes how SQL Server Migration Assistant, the best tool for this type of migration, can help resolve various migration issues.

Files

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File	SHA1 Hash	Size
MigrateInformixtoSQLServer2008.docx	1d376e07a1d29de9376f087ba6389be6699cca18	71 KB
MigrateMySQLtoSQLServer2008.docx	f8103a3916c943a569d4947cbbec58f0da2e26d8	295 KB
MigrateOracletoSQLServer2008.docx	1584a3925cf4a4e716288b8d10909ffc31bafe5a	276 KB
MigrateSybaseASAtoSQLServer2008.docx	2d2601f2ee3b8540c5afa15fc14e58dca9ada07e	77 KB
MigrateSybaseASEtoSQLServer2008.docx	6c6dc57dfda3679db85832b5f2b1fe2a719daac5	289 KB

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