Azure Migrate Tutorial
Introduction to Azure Migrate
Azure Migrate is a service that helps you discover, assess, and migrate on-premises workloads to Azure. It provides a centralized hub to track progress across various stages of migration, including assessment, replication, and migration. The service supports migration of servers, databases, web applications, and virtual desktops.
Getting Started with Azure Migrate
To start using Azure Migrate, you need to set up an Azure Migrate project. This project will help you manage and track your migration activities.
Example: Creating an Azure Migrate Project
Follow these steps to create an Azure Migrate project:
- Go to the Azure portal.
- Search for "Azure Migrate" in the search bar.
- Select "Azure Migrate" from the search results.
- Click on "Add project" to create a new migration project.
- Provide a name for your project and select the subscription and resource group.
- Choose the geography where you want to create the project.
- Click on "Create" to finish the setup.
Discovering and Assessing On-Premises Servers
Once your project is set up, the next step is to discover and assess your on-premises servers. This involves installing an appliance in your environment to gather data about your servers and workloads.
Example: Discovering On-Premises Servers
Follow these steps to discover on-premises servers:
- In your Azure Migrate project, click on "Discover" under "Servers" in the left menu.
- Download the Azure Migrate appliance and follow the instructions to set it up in your environment.
- Configure the appliance with your Azure credentials to allow it to send data to Azure Migrate.
- After configuration, the appliance will start discovering your on-premises servers and send data to Azure Migrate.
Assessing On-Premises Servers
After discovering your servers, you can assess them to determine their readiness for migration to Azure.
Example: Assessing On-Premises Servers
Follow these steps to assess your on-premises servers:
- In your Azure Migrate project, click on "Assess" under "Servers" in the left menu.
- Click on "Create assessment" and provide a name for your assessment.
- Select the group of servers you want to assess.
- Choose the assessment type (e.g., performance-based, as-is).
- Click on "Create" to start the assessment.
- Once the assessment is complete, you can review the results to understand the readiness of your servers for migration.
Migrating Servers to Azure
After assessing your servers, you can proceed with the migration. Azure Migrate supports various migration tools and services to help you move your workloads to Azure.
Example: Migrating Servers
Follow these steps to migrate your servers to Azure:
- In your Azure Migrate project, click on "Migrate" under "Servers" in the left menu.
- Select the migration tool you want to use (e.g., Azure Migrate: Server Migration).
- Click on "Replicate" to replicate your on-premises servers to Azure.
- Provide the necessary details, such as source environment, target region, and VM size.
- Click on "Replicate" to start the replication process.
- Once replication is complete, you can perform a test migration to ensure everything works correctly.
- After a successful test migration, you can perform the actual migration to move your servers to Azure.
Post-Migration Activities
After migrating your servers to Azure, there are several post-migration activities you should perform to ensure everything is working correctly.
Example: Post-Migration Activities
Here are some common post-migration activities:
- Verify the functionality of your applications and services in Azure.
- Update DNS settings to point to the new Azure IP addresses.
- Monitor the performance and health of your migrated workloads using Azure Monitor.
- Optimize your Azure resources to ensure cost efficiency.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery plans using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
Conclusion
Azure Migrate provides a comprehensive solution for migrating your on-premises workloads to Azure. By following this tutorial, you can discover, assess, and migrate your servers to Azure, ensuring a smooth and efficient migration process. Remember to perform post-migration activities to ensure the success of your migration.