Access to SQL Server Migration: Scale Beyond Access Limits

Keep your Access front-end, migrate your backend to SQL Server—unlock multi-user performance, enterprise security, and unlimited scalability without retraining your team.

Starting atAt $50 Per Hour

What Is Access to SQL Server Migration?

Access to SQL Server migration moves your data tables from an Access database to a SQL Server backend while keeping the familiar Access front-end interface. This hybrid approach maintains your existing forms, reports, and workflows while delivering enterprise-level performance, security, and multi-user capability that standalone Access cannot provide.

How SQL Server Migration Helps Your Business

When Access databases slow down or lock up with multiple users, SQL Server solves the problem. Instead of fighting performance issues, user conflicts, and 2GB size limits, SQL Server handles hundreds of concurrent users, terabytes of data, and complex queries without breaking. Your team keeps using familiar Access forms while benefiting from enterprise-grade reliability and speed.

What's Included in Our Migration Services

When to Migrate from Access to SQL Server

Consider migration when your Access database approaches 2GB, slows down with 5+ concurrent users, requires enhanced security for compliance, needs integration with enterprise systems, or demands better backup and disaster recovery. SQL Server solves performance bottlenecks, user conflicts, corruption risks, and scalability limits that constrain standalone Access databases.

Why Choose Us for SQL Server Migration?

Proven migration expertise with zero data loss and minimal downtime.

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Zero-Data-Loss Migrations

We verify every record, relationship, and constraint during migration to ensure complete data integrity.

Performance Gains

SQL Server delivers 5-10x faster query performance and handles hundreds of concurrent users without slowdowns.

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Enterprise Security

Role-based access, encryption at rest and in transit, audit trails, and compliance-ready security features.

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Minimal Disruption

Staged migrations with parallel testing ensure your business continues operating throughout the transition.

Our Migration Process

Structured approach from assessment to post-migration optimization.

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Database Assessment

Analyze current Access database structure, identify migration risks, and plan the optimal SQL Server architecture.

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SQL Server Setup

Configure SQL Server instance, set up security, create database, and establish backup procedures.

03

Data Migration

Transfer tables, relationships, indexes, and constraints to SQL Server with full validation and integrity checks.

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Query Optimization

Convert and optimize Access queries for SQL Server, add proper indexing, and improve performance.

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Front-End Linking

Update Access front-end to connect to SQL Server tables, modify VBA code, and test all functionality.

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Testing & Deployment

Conduct thorough testing with real users, verify performance improvements, train staff, and deploy to production.

Results From Real Migrations

  • "

    Their Access to SQL Server migration was seamless. Performance improved instantly, and reports that took minutes now run in seconds.

    — Brian H.
    IT Manager
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    We were concerned about data loss, but they migrated everything flawlessly. The SQL Server backend has given us much more stability.

    — Alicia M.
    Finance Director
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    The team helped us keep Access as the front-end while moving our data to SQL Server. Staff barely noticed the change, but the speed difference is incredible.

    — James T.
    Healthcare Administrator

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our services

Our rate is $50 per hour. Migration costs vary—simple databases may take 20-40 hours, complex multi-user systems can take 80-150 hours. We provide detailed estimates after assessing your database structure and requirements.

No. You keep using your Access front-end (forms, reports, menus) while only the data tables move to SQL Server. Users see no interface changes.

Simple migrations take 1-2 weeks. Complex databases with custom VBA, integrations, or large datasets may take 3-6 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline after the initial assessment.

Yes. Standalone Access slows with 5+ concurrent users. SQL Server handles hundreds of users simultaneously with consistent performance and no record-locking issues.

Yes. We provide staff training, documentation, and optional support retainers for troubleshooting, optimization, and future enhancements.

Ready to Migrate to SQL Server?

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