Microsoft Access is a database intended for small projects with a few users. When a database grows large, and more users need to work with it, you are ready to move up to the more robust and secure database solution provided by Microsoft SQL Server.
Migrate Your Data from Access to SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for Access is a tool for migrating databases from Microsoft Access versions 97 through 2007 to Microsoft SQL Server. SSMA for Access converts Access database objects to SQL Server database objects, loads those objects into SQL Server, and then migrates data from Access to SQL Server.
Why You Should Migrate to MySQL
- MySQL is Cross-Platform - One great advantage of using MySQL is its cross-platform capabilities. You can develop your database on a Windows laptop and deploy on Windows Server 2003, a Linux server, an IBM mainframe, or an Apple XServe, just to name a few potential platforms.
- MySQL is Fast - MySQL is one of the top performers in a group that included DB2, Oracle, ASE, and SQL Server 2000. MySQL is used by a variety of corporations that demand performance and stability including Yahoo!, Slashdot, and Cisco.
- MySQL is Open Source software.
Increasing numbers of developers are migrating applications from Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access to MySQL due to the increased performance, cross platform capability, and open nature of MySQL. When migrating it is important to plan ahead, determining if migration is the best solution in your situation and taking into account the various factors that could delay or impede a migration. There are various tools available to you to help with the migration of your data, and different factors to consider when converting a client application. Once conversion is complete, it is important to take time with deployment, performing trial runs and ideally performing a limited rollout, while ensuring that adequate disaster recovery measures are in place.
