Hi Kelly,
Thanks for posting here.
For existing database applications, identify which databases you want to migrate to SQL Server in Azure Virtual Machines first. Then, follow one of these two options:
- Convert physical or virtual machines to Hyper-V VHDs by using System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager a physical-to-virtual machine (P2V) or a virtual-to-virtual (V2V) wizard. Upload VHD files to Azure Storage by using the
Add-AzureVHD cmdlet. You can then deploy a new virtual machine by using the uploaded VHD. You can manage, upgrade, and monitor your database by using the traditional administrative
tools, such as SQL Server Management Studio.
- Provision a new Virtual Machine with the SQL Server platform image as well as an application-tier cloud compute resources at the Azure Management Portal. Create a database deployment package by using SQL Server Data Tools and SQL Server Management Studio.
Migrate the existing application-tier to Azure Project by using Azure SDK and plugins for Visual Studio, Java, PHP, or Node.js. Deploy an application-tier to Azure and access your data on the cloud.
I suggest you to follow these links for more details.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/jj156165.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/azure/dn727124.aspx
Also, I see a similar thread opened by you on SQL Server Migration.
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/4852daee-aa4f-4341-9a5a-2b4612e39378/migrate-from-sql-server-virtual-machine-to-normal-one?forum=WAVirtualMachinesforWindows
Request to follow both the instructions as mentioned.
Hope this helps you.
Girish Prajwal
