Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use Azure Migrate Service for server migration:
- Create an Azure Migrate project: First, you need to create an Azure Migrate project. Go to the Azure portal and create a new Azure Migrate project. Select the subscription and resource group you want to use, and give your project a name.
- Assess your environment: After creating the Azure Migrate project, you need to assess your environment. Select the “Assessment and migration tools” option and choose “Azure Migrate Server Assessment”. Create a new assessment job and specify the on-premises servers you want to assess. Azure Migrate Server Assessment will discover the servers and assess their compatibility with Azure. It will also provide recommendations for sizing and pricing.
- Prepare your environment: After the assessment is complete, you need to prepare your environment for migration. This involves creating an Azure VM, configuring the network, and installing the Azure Migrate extension on the source servers.
- Configure migration settings: Once your environment is prepared, you can configure the migration settings. Go to the Azure Migrate project and select “Azure Migrate Server Migration”. Create a new migration job and specify the servers you want to migrate. Choose the migration type, replication settings, and target location.
- Migrate your servers: After configuring the migration settings, you can start the migration process. Azure Migrate Server Migration will replicate the on-premises servers to Azure and perform a test migration. Once the test migration is successful, you can perform the final migration to Azure.
- Monitor and manage migration: During the migration process, you can monitor the progress of the migration and manage any issues that arise. Azure Migrate provides a dashboard that displays the status of your migrations and alerts you to any issues.
- Complete the migration: After the migration is complete, you can verify that your applications are running in Azure and decommission your on-premises servers.
This step-by-step guide outlines the process for server migration using Azure Migrate Service. However, the process for other migration scenarios, such as database migration and web application migration, may differ slightly.
