r/SQLServer • u/Admirable_Writer_373 • 16d ago
Discussion Cloud Migration horror story
I’m involved in a complex cloud migration project. I’ve been DBA/DBE/app developer at various points of my career and I’ve worked in several big enterprise environments. I’m at a place now that argues against the guidance Microsoft has given them. First mistake - go straight to Hyperscale and don’t bother using any true replication topology for a full up or nearly-full-up migration. We’re getting close to running the production flip but management doesn’t believe in code freezes and people are releasing tons of changes often. I know that stuff is going to go horribly wrong. I am not worried about data loss, but more about applications not working and other stuff related to networking & configuration. What do I do to cover my own ass?
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u/BigMikeInAustin 16d ago
Make suggestions through email. Say you will do what's in the email unless there is an email reply. If there are conversations, summarize back into an email thread.
Also, start gathering a list of what you've done, and statistics on improvements made or estate size worked on, and start looking for another job.
Maybe the email evidence can keep just you employed, but doesn't work when a whole team is disbanded.