data migation vs schema migration (sql server)

Question

This question is related to SQL server migration.

I know BCP is used for data migration whereas tools such as DAC's (Data tier applications) are used for schema migration.

Generate SCRIPT wizard can do both right?

can BCP perform schema migration? can DAC perform data migration?

it would be great can briefly state the difference between data migration vs schema migration. I read and searched about material that could delineate the difference, but was not able to find it in concise and clear form.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Paras,

I am NOT sure what you are referring to regarding DAC here. If you mean Dedicated Admin Connection that is NOT helpful in this situation.

You have Database Publishing wizard in SQL Server 2005 and it is integrated in SQL Server 2008 in the SSMS. That will help here but you need to add more details like how many tables, how much data, what's the source & destination. You could also use SSIS here and get minimal logging reducing the overhead.

If you haven't looked at this already, checkout this brief article on different options. http://blogs.lessthandot.com/index.php/DataMgmt/DBAdmin/title-12

Answer 2

I got my answer while reading http://www.solidq.com/sqj/Pages/2011-May-Issue/Migrating-Data-into-Microsofts-Data-Platform-SQL-Azure.aspx