用于MS Access到SQL Server迁移的工具是什么？ SQL Server数据导入向导 SSMA与 SSIS？

Question

I'm new to Microsoft world. I've been tasked with migrating an MS Access 2007 database to SQL Server 2012 database. It will be a one time migration for a client, that will be using SQL Server 2012 moving forward and will drop MS Access from their ecosystem.

Currently, MS Access database has 300 or so tables, with almost no pk/fk connections between tables. A lot of data is replicated within and across the tables. I don't have to redesign the database or normalize it in any way (although looking at it I am itching to do it,but will not). It also has a lot of queries, modules, and macros, along with forms and reports.

While reading about this task at hand and researching online, I came across three possible solutions. Since I have limited experience in db world, I'll need some guidance as to what the pros/cons of each option will be for this specific scenario?

1. Use SQL Server data import wizard. This seems like a good option. It is easy to use and the task is one time only. Not sure if it will import other objects too (queries etc.).

2. SSMA is another option, not sure how it is different than the data import wizard.

3. A colleague suggested SSIS for the task. To me it seems like an overkill, but I don't know enough to make this judgement.

What I'm looking for is some advice on which of these options to use from someone who has done something similar (which I think is not a rare task), to share their experience and industry best practice.

Answer 1

• One-off migrations? - use the SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) or the SQL Server Import Wizard.
• Repeated, scheduled migrations? - use SQL Server Integration Services. It provides better scripting support that will allow you to repeat the same process to your heart's content.

Between SSMA and SQL Server Import Wizard however, I would recommend SSMA. Not only is it streamlined and straightforward, it provides better support for migrating all your objects from an Access database (Tables and queries) to SQL Server. You can follow this tutorial for learning how to do this: http://sqlturbo.com/from-access-to-sql-with-microsoft-sql-server-migration-assistant-for-access/