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MS SQL To Snowflake Migration Project

step by step guide to migrate a project on snowflake from my sql

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MS SQL To Snowflake Migration Project

step by step guide to migrate a project on snowflake from my sql

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MS SQL to Snowflake

Migration Project
A case study illustrating a successful data migration and automation process.

by Shivani Yadav
Project Overview
Migrate data and schema, convert stored procedures, and automate processes.

1 Schema Migration 2 Stored Procedure 3 Automation


Move database structure and data Conversion Create scripts for efficient data
from SQL to Snowflake. Rewrite procedures for Snowflake handling and execution.
compatibility.
MS SQL Schema Structure
Understand the existing schema and identify key elements.

Employees Departments Projects

Stored Procedures Constraints Relationships


Workflow Overview
A structured process ensures a smooth and efficient migration.

Schema Analysis 1
Understand the SQL schema for accurate translation.

2 Snowflake Table Creation


Create corresponding tables in Snowflake with
compatible data types.
Data Ingestion 3
Load data from SQL to Snowflake tables.

4 Stored Procedure Conversion


Rewrite stored procedures for compatibility with
Snowflake.
Validation 5
Ensure data integrity and functionality.

6 Automation
Implement scripts for repeatable tasks and efficiency.
Snowflake Table Creation
Creating tables in Snowflake for a seamless migration.

MS SQL DDL Parsing Data Type Conversion Snowflake DDL Execution

Analyze and extract schema definitions Adjust data types to match Snowflake Execute DDL statements to create tables
from SQL. specifications. in Snowflake.
Data Ingestion
Moving data from SQL to Snowflake tables efficiently.

Load CSV Data


1 Load data from CSV files into Snowflake tables.

Data Integrity Validation


2 Verify data accuracy and completeness.

Data Transformation
3 Transform data as needed to match Snowflake requirements.
Stored Procedure Conversion
Adapting stored procedures for use in Snowflake.

Logic Analysis Snowflake Syntax


Understand the logic and
Conversion
functionality of the SQL Rewrite SQL statements using
procedure. Snowflake-compatible syntax.

Execution Flow Optimization


Adjust execution flow to align with Snowflake's environment.
Automation
Automating tasks for efficiency and scalability.

Automated DDL
Generate and execute DDL statements automatically.

Data Loading Automation


Efficiently load data into Snowflake tables.

Stored Procedure Testing


Automate testing and validation of converted procedures.
Challenges and Solutions
Addressing obstacles and implementing solutions.

Data Type Incompatibility Stored Procedure Debugging Ingestion Error Handling

Convert data types between SQL and Troubleshoot and fix errors in converted Manage errors during data loading and
Snowflake. procedures. ensure data integrity.
Conclusion
A successful migration to Snowflake with numerous benefits.

1 Seamless Migration 2 Automation for


Successfully moved data and Scalability
schema to Snowflake. Automated processes for
efficient handling of data.

3 Snowflake Advantages
Leverage Snowflake's scalability, user-friendliness, and robust data
management.

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