ADABAS, DATACOM, IDMS, DL1, INFORMIX, DB2, Oracle, etc. :

Replace non-relational models or merge different models

SOFTMAINT has a proven automated approach for:

• Carrying out a detailed analysis of the existing system defining the minimum scope necessary for achieving the objectives
• Migrating a non-relational DBMS to a relational DBMS
• Merging multiple databases into a common model
• Controlling precisely the model transformation operations so as to ensure traceability

 

Why change the DBMS?

There are several valid reasons leading to a decision to change DBMS: merging of different Information Systems; changing the production environment; obsolescence. In every case, the problems to be resolved are significant:

• Maintain comparable response times
• Do not increase overall consumption of system resources
• No functional regression on applications and transparency of the impact of the use of accessors in the existing code

 

An automated approach

The SOFTMAINT approach combines a proven methodology and the DataMigrator tooled solution that provides project participants with:

• A comprehensive knowledge base of data media and structures for the source and the target
• Access to the transformation rules set applicable to the project
• The automated generation of migration programs

The SOFTMAINT automated approach is a key success factor in data conversion projects, providing control over budget and timescales.