To begin using SQL Tran, you first need to deploy it from the Azure Marketplace and complete the activation process. This section guides you through each step.
SQL Tran Pro and SQL Tran BYOL licensing plans are available. Microsoft partners are recommended to select SQL Tran BYOL and click Continue.
Choosing a licensing plan
You will be redirected to the Azure Portal to complete the deployment.
3. Fill out the deployment form
In the Azure Portal, review your selected plan again and click Continue.
Plan confirmation in Azure Portal
Next, fill out the deployment form:
Resource group: Create a new one or select an existing one
Region: Choose a location close to your data sources for optimal performance
Email address: Used to receive deployment credentials
Initial password: You'll use this to log in for the first time
Application name: For example, synapsetofabric
Filling out the deployment form
After filling out the deployment form, click Review + create to validate your configuration and proceed to the final step.
4. Complete the deployment
Once Azure validates the information, click Create to begin deployment.
Review and start deployment
This begins the deployment process. Azure will now provision the SQL Tran instance based on your configuration.
Deployment in progress
Deployment typically takes 10 to 20 minutes to complete.
Deployment complete
5. Check your email
After deployment completes, you'll receive a welcome email containing:
A link to access the SQL Tran web interface
Your initial login credentials
Welcome email with login link
6. Log into the application
Click the link in your email to open SQL Tran in your browser.
Sign in to SQL Tran
Use your email and the initial password from the Azure form to sign in. Once entered, click Sign in to access the application.
You’ll be prompted to set a new password the first time you sign in.
Set a new password
7. Activate your license
If you're using the SQL Tran BYOL plan, the application will prompt you to activate your license using the activation code from your pre-purchased license.
Activate BYOL license
Once activated, you’re ready to start your migration project with SQL Tran.
