Use the following checklist for the tasks that you must complete before migrating to Microsoft SQL Server for External Data Mart (EDM):
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Task
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Notes
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1
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Take a backup of the database.
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The backup steps are different for different databases.
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2
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Clean the data.
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This step speeds up the migration process.
Note:
This step is optional.
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3
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Remote desktop to the Windows server running the MS SQL server.
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4
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Create a new Microsoft SQL Server database using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
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5
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Copy and extract the script and its configuration file to a new folder on the server running the MS SQL Server.
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6
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Edit the config.properties file in a text editor.
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Note:
This procedure describes a worked example using Notepad. You can use any text editor.
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