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Expert knowledge for Azure Database Migration service development including troubleshooting, decision making, limits & quotas, security, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment.
Passed 2 of 8 test cases with the skill, and 3 of 8 without it.
3 fixed3 passed either way10 still failing6 broke
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One of 3 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
We are doing an online migration to Azure SQL Managed Instance. Does Azure Database Migration Service support migrating SQL Server Agent jobs and SSIS packages in the same online migration project? Cite the limitations page.
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Includes the URL containing known-issues-azure-sql-db-managed-instance-online | Missed | Passed |
| Clarifies whether SQL Server Agent jobs or SSIS packages are supported in a single online migration project | Passed | Passed |
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This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Database Migration Service. Covers troubleshooting, decision making, limits & quotas, security, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
IMPORTANT for Agent: Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g.,
L35-L120), useread_filewith the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g.,[security.md](security.md)), useread_fileon the linked reference file
IMPORTANT for Agent: If
metadata.generated_atis more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. Ifmcp_microsoftdocstools are not available, suggest the user install it: Installation Guide
This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:
mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch with query string from=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown.fetch_webpage with query string from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | L34-L41 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure DMS migration failures, MySQL-specific issues, classic DMS problems, and source database connectivity errors and timeouts. |
| Decision Making | L42-L47 | Guidance on choosing Azure migration tools and understanding which database migration scenarios Azure Database Migration Service supports and how to select the right approach. |
| Limits & Quotas | L48-L55 | Migration-specific limits, unsupported features, and constraints when using Azure DMS to move MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Managed Instance, MongoDB, and hybrid deployments. |
| Security | L56-L61 | Security guidance for Azure DMS migrations, including SQL best practices (network, auth, encryption) and configuring custom RBAC roles for MySQL migration scenarios. |
| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L62-L66 | Automating MySQL-to-Azure Database for MySQL migrations using Azure Database Migration Service with PowerShell scripts, parameters, and end-to-end workflow examples. |
| Deployment | L67-L71 | Using Azure DMS to redeploy or migrate SSIS packages to Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance, including configuration steps and migration considerations. |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Resolve common Azure DMS migration issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dms/faq |
| Resolve known issues migrating to Azure MySQL | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dms/known-issues-azure-mysql-fs-online |
| Troubleshoot common Azure DMS classic migration issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dms/known-issues-troubleshooting-dms |
| Fix Azure DMS source database connectivity problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dms/known-issues-troubleshooting-dms-source-connectivity |
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Select tools for Azure database migration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dms/dms-tools-matrix |
| Select supported Azure DMS migration scenarios | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dms/resource-scenario-status |
test cases passed, vs 3 / 8 without
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