Migration from Access to SQL Server

Convert Access to SQL

Migrate SQL Server to Reduce Operation Risk of Access

Corsac helps teams move Access database to SQL Server, uncovering buried VBA rules and cleaning up brittle schemas so data works the way the business actually runs.

We start with an audit to cut risk, fix corruption and concurrency issues, remove key-person dependence, keep workflows intact, while creating a foundation for BI, automation, and future cloud growth.

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Top Reasons to Migrate from Microsoft Access to SQL

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Dependence on one or two senior developers puts maintenance and evolution at risk

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Rising number of users drops performance and increases the risk of corruption

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Business rules live inside one fragile file that can crush with a single bad edit or a network hiccup.

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Access lacks permissions, auditing, and controls for HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2 compliance, or internal requirements.

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Access can’t reliably integrate with modern tools and APIs, leaving data isolated, not reusable.

Microsoft Access to SQL Migration Success Stories

For 18+ years in the software modernization industry, Corsac delivered modern and scalable digital solutions for businesses in industries like healthcare, construction, GIS, and more. We are moving from Access to SQL for organizations from 7 niches, so technology works for you, not against.

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Delivery Process Transformation for GIS Platform: From Ad-Hoc Support to Resilient Delivery Flow

Reduced hotfix release time by

70%

Achieved backlog visibility of

100%
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Moving a PromptSmart Teleprompter Application from Old and Fragmented Native to a Holistic Multiplatform Solution

Reduced code duplication and raised development efficiency by

75%

Lower average time gap in cross-platform feature delivery by

80%
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Re-engineering GNSS Monitoring Application: From Windows-Only Legacy to Kotlin Multiplatform

Reduced device setup time

60%

Reduced memory use

38%
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How Migrating from Access to SQL Server Drives Database Modernization

Migrate Access databases to SQL Server to unlock integrations with APIs, BI tools, analytics, and cloud services, allowing data to be shared and reused instead of trapped in files.

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    From the business perspective:

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    Makes core data workflows reliable instead of fragile

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    Cuts outages from locks, corruption, and file conflicts

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    Reduces risk from hidden queries and VBA logic

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    Supports audits and regulatory compliance

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    Improves trust in reports and decisions

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    Removes reliance on a single “Access person”

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    Builds a foundation for BI, automation, and future AI

    From the tech perspective:

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    Moves from file locking to true concurrent transactions

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    Enforces clean schemas, relationships, and constraints

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    Turns Access queries into maintainable SQL logic

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    Centralizes security, permissions, and auditing

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    Replaces brittle VBA with server or app logic

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    Improves performance with proper indexing

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    Prepares systems for cloud or hybrid databases

Modernizing the past. 
Empowering the future.

Let us help you rebuild what’s holding you back.

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End-to-End Access to SQL Conversion Services

We don’t just move data from Access into SQL. We look at how the database is used – queries, forms, macros, users, workflows. We document essential data, so your team isn’t left guessing later. The goal is to keep things working, reduce risk, and leave you with a system you can trust.

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Full Microsoft Access to SQL Server Migration

We rebuild the database structure properly for SQL Server. We clean up the tables, set proper constraints and relationships, and remove Access-specific shortcuts. You get a database that can handle multiple users without breaking.

Access Database Schema Conversion to SQL

Access schemas often rely on assumptions that SQL doesn’t tolerate. We stand for controlled data transfer, reversible migration, verifiable data parity, and
rollback-safe stages. We translate legacy systems into clear, explicit SQL structures so the data model is stable, understandable, and easy to maintain.

Data Migration and Validation

Data is moved in stages, not all at once. We check relationships, reconcile records, and compare results against Access outputs to make sure nothing changes unexpectedly.

Performance Optimization and Indexing

We review the queries your team actually uses in daily work and reports. Our team fixes slow or unreliable logic, adds the right indexes, and removes temporary Access-specific code for stable and predictable performance.

Front-end/Application Integration Support

User interfaces change faster than databases. We help you move beyond Access forms by decoupling the database and connecting SQL to web applications, Power BI, or custom front ends.

Post-Migration Support & Maintenance

After the migration, we stay involved to help tune performance, support users, and hand over the knowledge to your in-house team cleanly. We also make sure the system is ready for reporting, analytics, or future cloud expansion.

Why Companies Trust Corsac for Access-to-SQL Migration

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Modernization is our core specialization

We aren’t a full-stack agency. We’ve built our team, processes, and tech strategy specifically to tackle legacy issues and help mid-market players scale and innovate.

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Integration vs. Disruption

We integrate with your workflows, minimizing interference with your developers. While utilizing your Git, CI/CD, and tools, we operate independently, letting your team focus on their work.

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Identification of hidden expenditures

Your aging system drains your business resources through slow hiring, security gaps, and delayed launches. We reduce these “dark tech debt” losses before they impact your revenue.

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AI & Emerging Tech Enablement

We remove legacy barriers preparing your systems for advanced tech. You can embrace new tools with the future-ready and ROI-driven architecture.

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Fighting Tech Stagnation

Modernization efforts will be ineffective if the core issue is institutional rigidity. We reveal hidden limits and help grow with flexibility.

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Respect for Existing Architecture and Leadership

We treat your system efficiently: evolve the functioning parts and replace only the ones that require change.

4 Steps to Convert Access to SQL

Assessment & Database Audit

We start by examining how the Access database is actually used. Corsac reviews schemas, queries, VBA logic, users, and dependencies to surface such risks as data integrity issues, performance bottlenecks, compliance gaps, and reliance on undocumented logic.

Schema Conversion & Optimization

We extract business logic embedded in Access and migrate it into SQL views, stored procedures, or application logic. Our team removes hidden coupling, clarifies how the system works, and prepares the database for growth and concurrent use.

Data Migration & Testing

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We incrementally rebuild Access databases on SQL Server, verify side-by-side, and transition to production safely.

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Tables are cleaned up, relationships are made explicit, and data is moved in stages with checks along the way.

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Queries people actually rely on are fixed and indexed, and Access-specific shortcuts are removed.

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Once the database is stable, we stay involved to tune performance, support users, and hand everything over, making sure the system is ready for reporting, analytics, and future growth.

Deployment & Post-Migration Support

Once everything is validated, Access is retired or limited to a front-end role. We stabilize performance, complete documentation, and support the handover so your team can confidently own and evolve the system.

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Book an expert consultation to uncover gaps in your system. Let us modernize your business to its maximum potential.

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Industries

Healthcare
AEC and GIS
Sport
Banking & Financing
Charity and Non-profits
Cybersecurity
Speech Recognition

Software features we build and modernize:

  • Telemedicine and Remote Communication
  • Electronic Medical Documentation
  • Physical and Mental Health Monitoring
  • Child Development Tracking
  • Fall Detection and Movement Tracking
  • Hearing Assessment and Audio Testing
  • Relaxation and Emotional Support
  • Al-Powered Infection Diagnostics
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Software features we build and modernize:

  • Interactive Object Mapping
  • GNSS Equipment Integration
  • Utility and Infrastructure Mapping
  • Geospatial Data Management
  • Metadata and Interment Record Management
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Visual Analysis and Defect Detection
  • Social Monitoring and Service Mapping
  • Web and Mobile Access to Geospatial Data
  • Data Security and Access Control
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Software features we build and modernize:

  • AI-Based Motion Tracking
  • Ball and Equipment Tracking
  • Multi-Angle Camera Coordination
  • Performance Analytics and Heatmaps
  • Training Insights and Feedback
  • Integration with Wearables and External Devices
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Software features we build and modernize:

  • API Management & API Gateway
  • Microservices and Digital Transformation
  • Cloud Platform Integration
  • Security and Regulatory Compliance
  • Advanced Banking Domain Services
  • Analytics and Monitoring
  • Open Banking Solutions
  • Omnichannel Support
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Software features we build and modernize:

  • Project Discovery & Search
  • Donation Management
  • Organization & Project Profiles
  • Transparency, Reporting & Impact Metrics
  • Service Finder
  • Volunteer & Community Engagement
  • Grant & Funding Opportunities (For Non-governmental organisations)
  • Partner & Corporate Programs
  • Mobile Accessibility
  • Data Insights & Policy Recommendations
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Software features we build and modernize:

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service
  • Incident Response & Recovery
  • Cybersecurity Audits
  • Compliance & Certification Support
  • Security Trainings
  • Vulnerability Scanning & Penetration Testing
  • Endpoint, Network, and Cloud Security
  • Offensive AI Technology
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Software features we build and modernize:

  • Real-Time Voice-Tracking Engine
  • Adaptive Script Following
  • Offline Speech Recognition
  • Multilingual Voice Processing
  • Noise-Tolerant Recognition
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Corsac’s Experts

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Professional Tech Stagnation Breakers Fighting Tech Stagnation

We focus on modernization for companies unable to grow due to aging systems

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Evolving Existing Architecture and Leadership

We replace only what must be changed, protecting your investment and CTO’s credibility.

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Compliance From Commit to Production

HIPAA, HL7/FHIR, SOC2, GDPR, ISO compliance is integrated into every stage.

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Integration over Disruption

Integrating into your Git, CI/CD, and workflow tools, we make modernization visible, testable, and traceable

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Getting Rid of “Dark Tech Debt”

We uncover hidden costs, feature delays, and security gaps and offer ways of their removal

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Modernization that Fuels Leadership

By providing CEOs stakeholder-ready roadmaps and progress metrics, we enable well-grounded transformation

Most Outsourcing Vendors

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Focus on Delivery vs. Your Business Goals

They fulfill your task without seeking to address the issue at the root

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Lack Domain Expertise

Dispersing the focus, they fail to meet specific Healthcare G and other industry requirements

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Apply a Standardized Modernization Approach

Generalized practices, regardless of the product, team, or business specifics

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Disregard Your Existing Opportunities

Initiate full rewrites instead of using the working parts and considering business context

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Lack integration with your team

Insufficient collaboration leads to poor handover, with documentation debt and weak enablement.

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Code-First Mindset

Development happens in isolation, prioritizing code delivery over actual business value.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Access works well for small, single-user scenarios, but it breaks down as data volume, users, and integrations grow. Access to MSSQL migration improves reliability, performance, security, and creates a foundation for BI, automation, and future cloud growth.

    Risk comes from rushed migrations. Corsac team follows an audit-first approach. We carefully analyze the current state of software, validate business data, logic, and reports to create a phased migration plan. This allows us to minimize downtime and avoid corruption or missing dependencies.

    Both. Migration of legacy platforms to modern key stack solves a set of business and tech issues. Apart from reducing accumulated tech debt, migration minimizes operational risk, removes key-person dependency, and supports future growth.

    Corsac team works almost separately from your in-house developers, only engaging them when it’s absolutely necessary. We integrate into your workflow, so migrating Access to SQL Server is absolutely traceable and happens without burden on your internal team.

    Corsac doesn’t convert MS Access to MySQL as part of a technical task. We look beyond moving data and help rethink how your business logic should work as you scale. Our approach prepares your systems for growth, adaptability, and long-term change. Instead of chasing trends set by competitors, your organization is positioned to set them.