Migrating Websites and SQL Databases to Azure

Moving legacy workloads to the cloud can feel overwhelming without a structured plan. Transitioning your websites and databases to Azure ensures better scalability, security, and performance. This text-based course guides you through the entire migration lifecycle, from initial compatibility assessment to final cutover. You will gain the confidence to plan and execute database and web app migrations with minimal downtime. What you'll learn: 1. Understand foundational cloud migration strategies and Azure landing zone concepts. 2. Assess on-premises websites for Azure App Service compatibility using specialized evaluation tools. 3. Analyze SQL Server databases for migration readiness and identify potential schema issues. 4. Migrate web applications to Azure App Service using automated migration assistants. 5. Transfer database schema and data to Azure SQL Database securely. 6. Apply modern post-migration practices, including basic security configurations and performance monitoring. You will start by learning core migration terminology and cloud architecture patterns before moving into step-by-step written walkthroughs for both web and database layers. The course concludes with practical guidance on post-migration validation and optimization. This course is designed for system administrators, database entry-level professionals, and developers new to cloud migration. No prior Azure migration experience is required, though basic familiarity with web hosting and SQL databases is helpful. Start your journey toward modern cloud hosting today.