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IBM System z Software Migration

Database Server Migration Team

IBM System z Software Migration

A database runs a business. It must be scalable, to grow as the business grows; it must also be fast, reliable and powerful so the company can be fast, reliable and.... profitable. In today's competitive environment, a company needs a database that supports its changing business requirements and, just as importantly, a database vendor who provides the support and value they expect. If you're not pleased with the performance of your database or your database vendor, the IBM Database Migration Team can help.

A migration can be a complex project. Whatever your requirements, you can be sure that the IBM Dababase Server Migration Team and its Business Partners have the skills, experience and tools to assess your needs, guide you through the various alternatives, and provide you with the assistance you need to help ensure a successful migration to an IBM database server.

Our migration specialists have provided advice and counsel to over 70 customers migrating to and IBM database server from non-IBM database systems like CA-IDMS™, CA-Datacom™, Oracle™, Sybase™, ADABAS™, SUPRA™, TOTAL™, Microsoft SQL Server™ and VSAM®.

Why Migrate to an IBM Database Server?

IBM Database Servers:

  • provide the scalability you need from workstation to mainframe
  • deliver a low cost-of-ownership
  • fully Web-enabled with built-in Javaª support.
  • are available on a wide range of clients and platforms including Windows™ (Personal Edition only), HP-UX™, Sun Solaris™, UNIX™, z/OS®, iSeries®, AIX®, Linux™ and more.
  • support for warehouse and business intelligence.
  • have won many Industry awards for best-of-breed database.
Database Migration Services Methodology

We employ a proven methodology which helps reduce costs and risks associated with a migration while addressing it's major components:

  • applications
  • database design
  • data
Our consultants can advise your organization regarding a phased migration approach. This approach includes:
  • Assessment of the database conversion effort.
  • Environmental planning and database design
  • Database migration assessment
  • Installation of IBM database server and other products you may require.
  • Pilot migration.
  • Full migration of remaining data and applications.
IBM services are available for assistance for any of the migration phases.

If you have a migration project in mind: