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  • Date and time of the migration: Specify when the migration will take place. It's a good practice to schedule migrations during low-traffic periods to minimize user impact.

  • Expected downtime: Inform users about the expected duration of the database migration and any potential service interruptions.

  • Backup and data safety: Assure users that data will be backed up before the migration, and precautions are in place to ensure data safety.

  • Point of contact: Provide contact information for any questions or issues that may arise during the migration.

Step 2:

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Backup the Source Database:

In this step, you will export the database that you intend to migrate. find basic overview of how you can perform a backup:

Follow these instructions:

  1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

  2. Connect to the SQL Server instance where the database is located.

  3. In the Object Explorer, expand the Databases node to view the list of databases.

  4. Right-click on the database you want to export back up and select "Tasks" > "Export DataBackup."

  5. The SQL Server Import and Export Wizard will open. Follow the wizard's steps to configure the export settings:

  6. Select the data source (your current database).

  7. Choose the destination (e.g., a flat file or another SQL Server database).

    8. Specify mapping options, data transformation if needed, and any advanced settings

    "Back Up Database" window will appear. Choose the appropriate options, such as the backup type (Full, Differential, Transaction Log), destination, and backup file name.

  8. Review and confirm the

    export

    backup settings.

  9. Execute Click the export by clicking the "FinishOK" button . The wizard will export the data to start the specified destinationbackup process.

Step 3: Import Database

After exporting the database, you can import it into the target environment. Here's how:

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Orphaned users may occur when migrating databases. These are users in the database without a corresponding login. To . for detailed instructions for this step please go to: How to fix orphaned SQL Server users after migration - epiCentre Knowledge Base - AHSRI (atlassian.net)
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fix orphaned users, follow these steps:

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