The document emphasizes the necessity of migrating from unsupported SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2019 to protect sensitive data, as Microsoft has ceased support for the older versions. It details a straightforward migration process using the Microsoft Data Migration Assistant, which allows for a quick transition with minimal hands-on time, resulting in significantly improved system performance. Test results showed a 34x increase in efficiency on the newer Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 servers running on Intel Xeon processors.
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