I need to move a production database of 300GB from Azure SQL Database to a local MariaDB instance. I’m considering using mysqldump with the –single-transaction option, but I’m concerned about the time it might take to restore such a large database.

Are there any tools or methods that can streamline this process and minimize downtime? Specifically, I’m looking for solutions that:

1. Directly connect to Azure SQL Database and facilitate the data transfer to a local MariaDB instance.
2. Speed up the restoration process if using mysqldump.

Are there any inbuilt tools or best practices for handling this operation efficiently?
Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

I checked the MariaDB backup tool but encountered errors when trying to connect. In the past, using mysqldump took days to complete the restore. If anyone has experience with this operation, your insights would be very helpful.