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Zero downtime migration from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database

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Nov 20, 2025

Migrate your SQL Server instances and application to Azure SQL Database with no downtime

For many enterprises, moving SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database is a critical step in their journey to cloud modernization. Yet, migrating mission-critical databases without disrupting operat...
Updated Jan 23, 2026
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davidblountmc
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Jan 23, 2026

FYI - In the Initial Load & continuous Stream section there is a broken 404 link. 

Replace link
https://www.striim.com/docs/en/switching-from-initial-load-to-continuous-replication.html
with
https://www.striim.com/docs/platform/en/switching-from-initial-load-to-continuous-replication.html