Snowpark Migration Accelerator: Downloading and Getting Access¶

The Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA) is a desktop application that helps you to convert your existing code to Snowflake’s Snowpark framework. The application runs on macOS and Windows operating systems.

System Requirements¶

Before installing the Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA), verify that your system meets the following minimum requirements:

MacOS:

  • macOS Ventura 13.3.1 or a newer version

  • Minimum of 4 GB RAM

Windows:

  • Windows 11

  • Minimum 4 GB of RAM

Note

  • Available RAM size affects the speed of conversion process, and the amount of code that can be processed at once. (More RAM is better).

  • The Snowpark Migration Accelerator requires .NET and comes as a self-contained package, eliminating the need to install additional dependencies.

For detailed legal information, please review the End User License Agreement (EULA).

Getting Support¶

If you experience any difficulties with downloading, installing, or configuring the Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA), please reach out to our support team at sma-support@snowflake.com. Our team is ready to assist you!

Downloading the SMA Application¶

The Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA) is a desktop application that runs locally on your computer. You can download the installer from the official Snowflake website:

https://www.snowflake.com/en/data-cloud/snowpark/migration-accelerator/

For step-by-step guidance on using the Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA) application, please refer to the SMA User Guide.

Downloading the SMA Command Line Interface (CLI)¶

The SMA Command Line Interface (CLI) provides the same functionality as the graphical application but operates through text commands in a terminal. This makes it ideal for automation and scripting tasks.

Download the version that matches your operating system:

For detailed guidance on using the Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA) Command Line Interface, refer to the SMA CLI user guide.

Access Codes and Licensing¶

The Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA) is available at no cost for both code assessment and conversion processes.

To use the conversion features, you need an access code. You can obtain one directly through the Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA). For instructions, see: How to get an access code.

You will receive an access code via email from sma-notifications@snowflake.com. This code is required during the Conversion Setup phase. For additional details, please refer to Entering an Access Code.

Note

To migrate from a SQL database to Snowflake, please refer to the SnowConvert documentation.

If you need help accessing the Snowpark Migration Accelerator (SMA), please reach out to our team at sma-info@snowflake.com.

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