Migrating SQL Server to Managed Instance: MI link vs native backup/restore vs Log Replay Service vs transactional replication

This sheet compares Managed Instance link, Native backup and restore, Log Replay Service, Transactional replication.

CriterionManaged Instance linkNative backup and restoreLog Replay ServiceTransactional replication
DowntimeOnline, read-only target during migrationDowntime for the backup and restore cycleOffline, target in non-readable restoring stateOnline, continuous for selected tables

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