Automated Database
Agnostic Migrator (ADAM)
Risk-Free, Auditable DB Migration with ADAM
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Accelerated Migration
to Your New Database
Database migrations are notorious for their complexity due to the non-standard nature of SQL. Every database uses SQL, every database uses a different standard of the language and a different way of doing similar things.
In short, converting code between databases is the primary risk when moving between databases, it is the main reason clients are locked into expensive licencing arrangements and legacy technology.
Our clients were facing this challenge, so we decided to do something about it. We tried AI, and that was not accurate enough; you can get across ‘the message’ when translating dialects, but SQL has to be exact. So, we developed a solution to remove this barrier to change, based on some clever concepts and methods.
The Fastest Route to
Your New Database
SQL Database Code Migration in Four Easy Steps
Confirm Your Scope
Prolifics will extract all of your SQL code, and run this through our tool, allowing us to confirm exactly what work is going to be required and the effort this will take. Receive an assessment of the effort and cost to migrate your database.
Convert Your Code
Prolifics covert your code optimally taking into account the nuances of SQL compatibility, to get the best version of your source. Incompatibilities are highlighted and changes tracked, to provide full auditability.
Migrate Your Data
The target database is checked against the source environment to confirm successful conversion of the code. Then, using Prolifics' bespoke tooling of Python and NiFi we will migrate the data itself to the target database.
Test Your Solution
Without a robust testing methodology and knowledge of common SQL pitfalls, timelines can become compromised. Our specialist testing team create the right environment to make this final process seamless.
A Complete SQL Database Migration Tool
Introducing ADAM: The Automated Database Agnostic Migrator
ADAM from Prolifics makes migrating between database vendors simple, fast and low risk. All that’s required is to provide us with your code and our consultancy team will use ADAM to assess your data
(tables, stored procedures, queries, triggers, SQL code stored in
applications etc.) which will then be sorted into three categories:
- That which can be automatically converted to run on your target database
- That which requires input before it is automatically converted
- That which is not supported on your target database and needs manual intervention
Following this assessment, we provide you with a precise estimate of the work required for your code conversion. Combining this information with a questionnaire on your current and target environments, we give you a full end-to-end plan and cost for the database migration and go-live.
Why Choose ADAM?
Enterprise Database Migration, Faster.
Prolifics developed ADAM because we found that while there were existing tools available, none of them truly met the needs of a database migration. They either attempted too much and failed, or were simply too shallow for enterprise-level engagements.
We built our solution, ADAM, in alignment with core principles discovered through multiple database migrations, principles that existing tools, solutions, and services lacked. ADAM was specifically designed to surpass ‘off-the-shelf’ tools and migration services, none of which meet the specific requirements of a SQL database migration.
Some of the SQL database conversion challenges addressed by ADAM include:
- Auditability: All code changes are tracked, making debugging easy.
- Database Agnostic: Our unique approach to code conversion means that ADAM works with most SQL versions. Sources and targets for ADAM include Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2, Snowflake, Sybase, and more!
- ADAM as a Service: ADAM is not just another opaque software product that gets you 80% of the way there, nor is it a blank check for consultancy. Our service provides a quote before any work is undertaken and delivers on budget.
Database Migration Use Cases
ADAM’s compatibility means IT teams reach their target DB safely. Here’s some examples of reasons why our customers have migrated:
Oracle to PostgreSQL
Many organisations feel that they do not achieve a suitable return on investment for their very high Oracle license costs. Many organisations also have a strategy to move to open-source software where possible. Combined, these factors mean moving from Oracle to PostgreSQL is very common.
However, the concern for IT teams is the risk involved in moving applications from Oracle to PostgreSQL, many of which include: Will my code run? Will it be performant? Am I going to need to adapt my application code? What about my stored procedures? How can I estimate if this project is going to be difficult?
ADAM removes these concerns. All of your code is analysed upfront. Experts work with you to understand your performance requirements and changes needed by your application. Prolifics then provide you with the project plan, and the price, making it simple for the business to understand the ROI and make an informed decision.
Furthermore, this ROI can be improved by taking advantage of Oracle compatibility with our PostgreSQL partner, EnterpriseDB.
Sybase to SQL Server
There have been a few concerning announcements from SAP over the future of Sybase. Due to this, and a variety of other reasons such as performance, many organisations are looking to move to a database with a more certain future.
ADAM analyses all of your code is analysed upfront. Experts work with you to understand your performance requirements and changes needed by your application. Prolifics then provide you with the project plan, and the price, making it simple for the business to understand the ROI and make an informed decision.
Informix to IBM DB2
Many customers struggle to find the skills to maintain and enhance their Informix databases. CIO’s live in the very real fear that, if the database goes down, they might struggle to bring it back online. If your business can’t find skilled resources to maintain Informix, uncovering the process to analyse what it is doing and subsequently migrating it, requires a Herculean effort.
ADAM removes this tricky requirement. All of the code is analysed up front. Experts work with you to understand your performance requirements and changes needed by your application. Prolifics then provide you with the project plan, and the price, making it simple for the business to understand the ROI and make an informed decision.
Arrange a Call With Our Expert
Request a Database Assessment
Your next step may or may not be crystal clear, but a lack of tried and tested skills can be a daunting prospect when it comes to moving or migrating enterprise databases.
Spend 30 minutes with our database migration expert, for an assessment of the time and cost required to move you to your target database.
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FAQ
Need Clarification?At Prolifics, we have created a set of integrations that ensure seamless migration regardless of your database.
During the assessment phase, Prolifics will provide a full report of possible errors, items that require rearchitecting and integrations needed for your specific database.
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