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Microsoft’s Business Case Engagement Desk is a low-risk effort to provide you the high-level benefits and costs of a SQL Server 2008 data platform compared to Oracle. Available to qualifying U.S. customers. Click here to see details.

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The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit provides a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool to simplify migration planning.

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Walk through each key step to migrate from Oracle to SQL Server.

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Learn how to use Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA).

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Get a SQL Server 2008 R2 trial
Find out for yourself what Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 has to offer in terms of even greater manageability, development productivity, and powerful business intelligence.
SQL Server training for the Oracle DBA
This in-depth course provides database administrators and students to capitalize on their skills and experience as an Oracle DBA to manage a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 system.
Guide to migrating from Oracle to SQL Server 2008
Download this guide and follow step-by-step technical guidance for migrating to SQL Server.
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