How do I migrate from Access to SQL Server?

Can you migrate Access to SQL?

So when it's time for your Access database to go to the next level, you can migrate to SQL Server. SQL Server (whether on-premises or in the Azure cloud) supports larger amounts of data, more concurrent users, and has greater capacity than the JET/ACE database engine.

Can you import an Access database into SQL Server?

Open SQL Server Management Studio and connect to the database server you want to import your Access database into. Under Databases, right-click and choose New Database. If you already have a database and you simply want to import a couple of tables from Access, then just skip this and go to the Import Data step below.

Can Access connect to SQL Server?

How to Link an Access Database to SQL Server in Access 20161Launch the Import/Link Wizard. ... 2Select the "Link" Option. ... 3Select the Data Source. ... 4Select a Driver. ... 5Enter the Data Source Name. ... 6Create the Data Source you just Configured. ... 7The "Create a New Data Source to SQL Server" Wizard. ... 8Choose an Authentication Method.

Is SQL Server better than Access?

SQL Server is a more robust database management system than Access. If you know at the start of your project that your database will outgrow the 2 gigabyte maximum of Access, or there are features in SQL Server you are going to need, then choosing SQL Server is the right choice.