Migrate Your SQL Azure Data to Oracle – Effortlessly!
This clear guide demonstrates how to transfer your data from SQL Azure to Oracle efficiently using ESF Database Migration Toolkit.- Execute a step-by-step, reliable migration process.
- Simplify complex data transfers with an intuitive tool.
- Save significant time and effort with automation.
- Modernize your data infrastructure with ease.
Prerequisite:
Software Required:
ESF Database Migration Toolkit »System Supported:
- Windows 7 or higher.
- SQL Azure.
- Oracle 11g or higher.
Step by Step Wizard:
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Configure SQL Azure Connection
Fig. 1: SQL Azure data source configuration - Prerequisite:
- Enable "Allow access to Azure services" in Azure SQL server settings
- Add your client IP under Firewalls and virtual networks
- In the "Choose a Data Source" dialog:
- Select "SQL Azure"
- Enter connection details:
- Server name: e.g.,
esf.database.windows.net - Port:
1433(default) - Authentication: Enter credentials
- Server name: e.g.,
- Load database options:
- Click the Refresh Database button
- Select target database from list
- Load schema options:
- Click the Refresh Schema button
- Choose desired schema
- Prerequisite:
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Configure Oracle Destination
Fig. 2: Oracle destination configuration - In the "Choose a Destination" dialog:
- Select "Oracle"
- Enter server details:
- Server name:
localhost(default) - Port:
1521(default)
- Server name:
- Provide authentication credentials:
- Username:
SYSTEM(default) - Password
- Username:
- Select logon method:
- SID
- Service_Name
- TNS
- Configure database connection:
- For SID/Service_Name: Enter value in Database field
- For TNS: Leave Database field blank
- Schema configuration:
- Enter schema name (default: same as username)
- Click the Refresh button to view available schemas
- In the "Choose a Destination" dialog:
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In "Select Source Table(s) & View(s)" Dialog
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Select migration objects: Choose tables or views to include in the migration.
Fig. 3: Select tables and views -
Modify table structure: Click the ellipsis (...) button to access table options and schema adjustments.
Fig. 4: Do transform -
Configure field mapping: In the Field Mapping options:
- Customize destination fields (name, data type, default value, comments)
- Select data transfer method:
- Overwrite Table (replace existing data)
- Empty Data (truncate before insert)
- Append Data (add to existing data)
- Skip Table (exclude from transfer)
- Apply data filters before transfer
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Select migration objects: Choose tables or views to include in the migration.
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Execution Dialog
Fig. 5: Execute migration - Start migration: Click "Submit" to initiate automated data transfer from SQL Azure to Oracle.
- Monitor progress: Click "Browse Log" for real-time migration tracking, including issue resolution details.
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Save configuration: Click "Save as job" to store settings for:
- Quick reloads of migration jobs
- Command-line execution (use:
dmtc.exe --helpfor parameter options)
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Migration Completed
Congratulations! Your data migration from SQL Azure to Oracle has finished successfully. This toolkit generates a comprehensive report for verifying migration accuracy. You can monitor progress as the automated process runs efficiently. For any questions or feedback, contact us – our team is ready to assist.