22-25 April 2026 
Things to consider before migrating legacy SQLServer databases to AWS
2025TL; DR
This session helps to learn strategies and tools to successfully migrate legacy SQL Server databases while addressing compatibility challenges.
Gain insights into planning secure and efficient upgrades to the latest SQL Server versions with detailed compatibility reports.
Session Details
Many organizations continue to run their databases on legacy SQL Server versions such as 2008 and 2005, which have reached End of Support. As a result, these systems no longer receive security patches, leaving applications vulnerable to potential threats. Upgrading these databases to newer versions is often challenging due to compatibility issues between versions.
In this session, we will explore the patterns and challenges involved in migrating legacy databases to the latest SQL Server versions. Additionally, we will introduce tools that help assess compatibility across versions and generate detailed reports. These insights will enable organizations to effectively plan and execute their SQL Server upgrades to ensure security, performance, and compliance.
In this session, we will explore the patterns and challenges involved in migrating legacy databases to the latest SQL Server versions. Additionally, we will introduce tools that help assess compatibility across versions and generate detailed reports. These insights will enable organizations to effectively plan and execute their SQL Server upgrades to ensure security, performance, and compliance.
3 things you'll get out of this session
Understand the risks and challenges of running databases on legacy SQL Server versions and how to mitigate them.
Explore proven patterns and strategies for migrating databases to newer SQL Server versions.
Discover tools for compatibility analysis and planning to streamline the upgrade process effectively.
