SQL Server Migration and Upgrade Process (Udemy.com)
Migrating databases and upgrading SQL Server versions
Created by: Raphael Asghar
Last updated June 2020
What you will learn
- At the end of this course, the student will be versed in how to migrate and older version of SQL server to a newer version of SQL Server and be able to gather the necessary information that is needed for a successful upgrade
How it compares
Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in SQL on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 34% of them
- Reviews942#150 of 389 by number of reviews
- Length7.2 hourslonger than 55% of them
- Last updatedJune 2020earlier than 68% of them
Quality Score
Overall Score : 88 / 100
Course Description
The primary goal of this course is to give the studentreal life step by step procedures, documentation, insights and navigate him/herthrough the setting up and configuring of SQL Server migration and upgradeprocess from the old version of SQL Server to the latest version ofSQL Server. With detailed explanation and examples, the student will beable to apply what he has learned into the real world. This coursecan be applied to SQL versions 2008, 2012, 2014.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
942 Reviews
Raphael Asghar
Worked as a Production SQL Database Administrator and developer for over 15 years for various companies such as Neutrogena, BakeMark, Solutions2Go and NextGen. Want to help those students that want more that the basic SQL Language. Creating real life courses for those students who want a simple path to becoming a SQL DBA. I love SQL Administration and all that is involved in managing and creating a stable SQL architecture environment. I want to pass that experience and information to my students.
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Reviews
By Bogdan Chiriac on 1/24/2026
This course is a good starting point for junior DBAs or those who work as DBAs only occasionally. However, the methods presented are not aligned with the latest industry standards. That said, they do help you understand where to look and provide a general overview of what needs to be done during a migration. DBAs who aspire to excel in their role should be aware that more advanced migration approaches are required, including scripting and the use of additional specialized tools. Some examples in the course are a bit sloppy or incomplete.
By Oskar Herm on 9/16/2022
Nur 2,5~ Stunden der 7 sind über das eigentliche Thema der Migration, alles andere ist Aufbau von Umgebung, das hätte besser ein eigenes Thema sein sollen. Es wird mehr oder minder Wild zwischen Themen hin und her gewechselt. Es wird zwar anfangs eine Struktur festgelegt, aus der aber immer wieder ausgebrochen wird bzw. Änderungen vorgenommen werden.
By Anonymized User on 5/11/2022
Excellent training with good examples. I love the way Raphael explaining slowly and clearly even a beginner can understand. He is having excellent knowledge on SQL and practical expertise. I would like to take more courses trained by Raphael. Thank you so much.
By Karim Noori on 9/30/2019
Awesome discussion and explanation, but most of the Folders are lucking with supporting documents and checklist are missing, only the Slides are in some folders. If could add the Excel sheet and the checklist that might be more helpful, to follow the steps one by one.
By splendid . on 9/26/2019
enjoyed course except that in the last datafiles/data was not moved and validated with 2016 it makes more sense when whole migration including whole data is moved and validated in the newer version this is the only point noted my end everything is nice....thanks.
By Vicky Tuttle on 4/26/2019
Mr. Raphael Asghar's materials and videos are EXACTLY what I needed. I have been an Oracle DBA since 1999 and had some Microsoft SQL Server experience for almost as long but not as indepth. I just started a new job so found Mr. Asghar on Udemy. After enrolling and watching his courses, walk into meetings exceptionally prepared and confident. He takes his audience from the rudimentary steps of MS SQL Server, to much more in-depth material in very little time. I highly endorse Mr. Raphael Asghar and encourage anyone needing to know Microsoft SQL Server, Database Migrations, and Installing and Configuring them, in minimal time, to take his courses.
By Alex on 11/7/2018
This training is came to me on the actual time and from the beginning it was very interesting and this was my interest I wanted to learn specially installing and configuring using VB server and all the steps I go thru is what I want 100%
By ABK ABK on 7/4/2018
Great Course! very detailed and to the point the instructor was very quick in responding all my questions.Please release the SQL Mock Internship Courses If possible with exercise in each area of SQL.
By Kwaku Bediako on 11/15/2017
I landed my first SQL Server DBA job in just 1 year after I started taking Raphael's courses. They are so in-depth and apply to the real world. If you dedicate some time to these courses and take them in the order that he suggests, you'll be a pro in SQL Server in no time. Order: Learn T-SQL, SQL Admin Part 1, SQL Admin Part 2, SQL Admin Part 3, SQL SSRS Part 1, SQL SSRS 2, SSIS, Mock Program Part 1, Learn Advanced T-SQL All the best as we continue to learn and broaden our knowledge! Cheers!!!!!!
By Piotr Panczyk on 5/11/2017
At the beginning I was sceptical about the course. But I have discovered there are some interesting things about the migration. One of the interesting things for me are / were ''compatibility issues'', ''In place upgrade'' and ''Migration Advisor'' . Expalined and clearly to me.









