How to migrate SQL Server to MySQL I'm trying to migrate a SQL Server db to MySQL, and I'm having a tough time. I've tried:


MySQLWorkbench -- migration tool fails because my login only shows views in SQL Server, not the tables themselves, and so I can't get past the "Schemata Selection" screen.
sqlcmd and bcp -- both fail because they can't export csv properly. They don't quote strings with commas in them. Plus, they don't create table schemas in MySQL.
SQLyog -- just fails. Creates a MySQL table from a MS SQL view ok, but doesn't import the data. Also takes a really long time on small tables, and I have to import millions of rows.


Anyone have suggestions?
If you want to quickly migrate your data from MS SQL Server to MySQL, I suggest using the Migration tool from Oracle. This can really save you some time and effort. 

This article can help you get started:

http://www.infoq.com/news/2012/08/MySQL-Migration