This document discusses database modernization and migration to the cloud. It outlines the various data store models available in Azure, including relational, NoSQL, and analytics databases. It then covers migrating relational databases like SQL Server to Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance. The migration roadmap involves assessing the on-premises environment, planning the target cloud platform and migration approach, transforming the database schema if needed, performing the migration, and validating the results. Selecting the right Azure service tier and features is important. Tools like DMA and DMS can assist with the migration process.