| title | SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access (AccessToSQL) | |
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| description | Learn about SSMA for Access and follow step-by-step instructions for migrating Access databases to SQL Server and Azure SQL. | |
| author | rwestMSFT | |
| ms.author | randolphwest | |
| ms.reviewer | niball | |
| ms.date | 04/20/2026 | |
| ms.service | sql | |
| ms.subservice | ssma | |
| ms.topic | concept-article | |
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SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for Access is a tool for migrating databases from [!INCLUDE msCoName] Access to [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] and Azure SQL. [!INCLUDE ssma-target-description]
This documentation introduces you to SSMA for Access and provides step-by-step instructions for migrating Access databases to [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] or Azure SQL Database and information about issues that might occur after migration.
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| What's new in SSMA for Access | Lists the changes to SSMA releases. |
| Install SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access | Lists the prerequisites for installing SSMA, the procedure for installing and licensing SSMA, and a link to the latest version. |
| Get started with SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access | Introduces SSMA and its user interface. |
| Prepare Access databases for migration | Describes how to prepare your Access databases for conversion to [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] or [!INCLUDE ssazure-sqldb]. |
| Migrate Access databases to SQL Server and Azure SQL | Provides an overview of the conversion process and detailed information about each step in the process. |
| Link Access applications to SQL Server and Azure SQL | Describes how to use your existing Access applications with [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion]. |
| User interface reference | Contains documentation for SSMA dialog boxes. |
| Work with SSMA Console | Contains documentation on the SSMA Console application. |
| SQL Server Migration Assistant | Provides information about getting more assistance. |