SQL 2012 Databse Migration to Windows Azure SQLDatabase

Hello Experts
Please advise on the following issues, thank you.
If we want to migrate a SQL 2012 database to windows Azure SQL Database by implementing the Contained database features, can you pleas explain the procedures or steps, thank you for your help as always.
Regards

Hi,
Here are some links on deploying database to SQL Azure.
How to Deploy a Database to Azure
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/sql-database-deploy/
How to Migrate an On-Premises SQL Server 2012 Database to Windows Azure SQL Database
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/brunoterkaly/archive/2013/09/26/migrating-an-on-premises-sql-server-2012-database-to-windows-azure-sql-database.aspx
Using the Deploy Database to SQL Azure Wizard in SQL Server Management Studio to move to the Cloud
http://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/3035/using-the-deploy-database-to-sql-azure-wizard-in-sql-server-management-studio-to-move-to-the-cloud/
Thanks.
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