az-801 Practice Question 1917
Exam: az-801
Domain: Migrate servers and workloads
Topic: Migrate on-premises servers to Azure
Difficulty: medium
In a scenario where you need to migrate an on-premises SQL Server to Azure, using Azure Migrate for assessment, which of the following steps should you take first to ensure a successful migration? Assume that the on-premises server is running Windows Server 2019 with SQL Server 2019 installed.
Answer Options
A
Install the Azure Migrate agent on the on-premises SQL Server.
B
Use Azure Migrate to assess the on-premises SQL Server.
C
Create a new Azure SQL Database in the target subscription.
D
Configure network settings between the on-premises network and Azure.
Correct Answer
B: Use Azure Migrate to assess the on-premises SQL Server.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because Azure Migrate provides a tool to assess the on-premises SQL Server before migration. This helps in identifying the necessary resources and ensuring compatibility with Azure. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the initial assessment step required for a successful migration.