For critical applications, you can perform an Online Migration . This keeps your source database active while it continuously syncs backups to Azure, requiring only a brief downtime for the final cutover.
While the GUI is great for single databases, the extension also supports scale-out migrations using Azure PowerShell or Azure CLI . Prerequisites for Installation download azure sql migration extension for azure data studio
Before you download and install the extension, ensure you have the following: Azure SQL Migration extension for Azure Data Studio v1.5.4 For critical applications, you can perform an Online
Automatically evaluate your source databases for cloud readiness and identify potential blocking issues before you start. For critical applications
The extension can collect performance data from your local environment to recommend the most cost-effective Azure SQL configuration (vCores, storage, and memory) for your specific workload.