{"id":19714,"date":"2025-02-05T13:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T07:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/us\/?p=19714"},"modified":"2025-02-05T17:48:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:18:22","slug":"oracle-to-postgres-migration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/blog\/oracle-to-postgres-migration","title":{"rendered":"Migrating from Oracle to Postgres with Prolifics and EDB"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Oracle Legacy and Why Organizations Are Moving<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since its launch of the first commercially available database in 1979, <a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/uk\/moving-off-oracle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7614678 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7614678 BCX8\">Oracle to Postgres migration<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW7614678 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>has been a cornerstone of enterprise data strategies for decades. However, as the digital landscape evolves, many organizations are reconsidering their reliance on Oracle databases. The reasons for this shift vary\u2014some are driven by technical limitations, others by licensing costs, or even ethical concerns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, Oracle database migration is a complex task. At the core, databases power mission-critical applications that drive business value. Any database migration services must ensure the user experience is maintained or enhanced. This is where Prolifics&#8217; meticulous <span class=\"TextRun SCXW186752922 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186752922 BCX8\">Oracle to Postgres migration planning comes into play.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW186752922 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assessing Migration Feasibility<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231658591 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231658591 BCX8\">Before any work begins, Prolifics conducts a comprehensive technical and commercial assessment to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231658591 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231658591 BCX8\"> if Oracle to Postgres migration is the right decision. For example, if your organization relies on Oracle applications, you may be contractually bound to use the Oracle database. In such cases, migration would mean leaving the Oracle ecosystem entirely\u2014a significant undertaking with higher business risks. Prolifics&#8217; guidance ensures that you make an informed decision that minimizes risk.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW231658591 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Steps to Mitigate Migration Risks:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Technical and Commercial Viability Assessment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Conducted before any work is initiated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Comprehensive Code Assessment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Thorough evaluation of SQL code before any investment is made.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Automated Code Changes:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Minimized manual intervention to reduce human error.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Expert Guidance:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Experienced consultants are available throughout the process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Detailed Project Planning:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Fixed pricing and well-defined project plans to avoid surprises.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ADAM: The Automated Database Agnostic Migrator<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If Oracle is deemed suitable for migration, Prolifics introduces <a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/uk\/expertise\/solutions\/adam\">ADAM\u2014the Automated Database Agnostic Migrator.<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Features of ADAM:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automated:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Unlike other tools, ADAM offers customizable automation, ensuring that each step is auditable and tailored to the application requirements. Instead of relying on a &#8216;black-box&#8217; approach, ADAM provides transparency and flexibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Database Agnostic:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ADAM operates on a hub-and-spoke model, converting multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/uk\/expertise\/solutions\/migration-from-sybase\">database<\/a> types (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Db2) into an intermediate format before migrating them to the target database (e.g., Postgres, Aurora).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Migration as a Service:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prolifics doesn\u2019t just provide the ADAM tool; we offer a complete database migration service. Our consultants analyze your database and guide the migration process, ensuring each line of code is correctly migrated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How ADAM Handles SQL Code:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Re-architecture Needs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For code that isn\u2019t compatible with the target database.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consultant-Driven Decisions:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For scenarios that require expert judgment, such as distribution keys.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application-Dependent Code:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For conversions requiring application context, like numeric data types.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fully Automatable Code:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For straightforward cases that ADAM can handle without manual intervention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where to Start: Selecting the Right Applications for Migration<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After deciding to move off legacy platforms, organizations often face the challenge of determining the best starting point. Years of experience have helped Prolifics and EDB develop proven criteria to identify applications ideal for initiating large-scale migrations. Factors such as dependency complexity, criticality, and workload compatibility are evaluated to ensure smooth transitions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Prolifics and EDB Simplify the Starting Point:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Application Viability Assessments:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prolifics conducts upfront evaluations to identify which applications are best suited for initial migrations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Global Expertise:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisedb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> EDB\u2019s<\/a> Professional Services team, with subject matter experts worldwide, supports every component of the migration journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Customized Operational Environments:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB ensures the new environment meets high availability, scalability, and performance goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Migration Factory for Rapid Progress:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB\u2019s Migration Factory accelerates assessments and schema conversions, optimizing cost and time efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Tailored Services and Deployment Packages:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prolifics and EDB offer pre-packaged and custom solutions, ensuring deployment needs are met while maintaining minimal risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By leveraging the right starting applications and a well-structured plan, Prolifics and EDB ensure migrations are both cost-effective and operationally smooth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Prolifics and EDB Help in Moving Off Oracle<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overcoming Legacy Constraints<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legacy databases often present challenges related to licensing, portability, and innovation constraints. Traditional licenses can limit portability across virtualization platforms, cloud environments, and operating systems, restricting growth and scalability. Prolifics and EDB address these issues with comprehensive Oracle to Postgres migration strategies designed to eliminate bottlenecks and maximize flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Support Offered by Prolifics and EDB:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategic Planning:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prolifics develops detailed project plans to ensure smooth transitions without downtime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expert Migration Services:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB\u2019s Professional Services team brings global expertise to handle complex migrations, ensuring compatibility and performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">License Optimization:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prolifics evaluates existing licensing models and ensures that new environments support scalability without vendor lock-in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced Portability:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB\u2019s tools and processes ensure migrated databases are compatible across various cloud and on-premise platforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ongoing Support:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Both Prolifics and EDB provide post-migration services, including performance tuning, scaling, and support for future growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Contributions from EDB:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High Availability and Management Tools:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB provides robust management tools to ensure that non-functional requirements\u2014such as management at scale, minimal downtime, and recovery objectives (RPO\/RTO\/GRO)\u2014are effectively met.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Migration Factory:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB\u2019s Migration Factory accelerates database assessments and schema conversions, optimizing migration timelines and costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global Subject Matter Experts:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB\u2019s global team of experts supports every component of the migration process, ensuring smooth transitions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customizable Packages:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EDB offers tailored solutions, including pre-packaged services, custom statements of work, and ongoing expertise to meet all deployment needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Prolifics Offers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prolifics provides a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/uk\/expertise\/solutions\/migration-from-sql-server\">database migration service<\/a> powered by ADAM to accelerate migration timelines and minimize risks. Our consultants manage the planning, data migration, code migration, and database tuning\u2014leaving testing and application updates to your internal teams. If needed, we can also offer full testing services and application development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Migration Process Overview:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Initial Viability Assessment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A brief 30-minute consultation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Environment Questionnaire:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Gather details about your database and application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Code Submission:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Provide SQL code, including table definitions, stored procedures, triggers, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Code Assessment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ADAM evaluates each line of code to categorize migration needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Migration Quotation:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prolifics issues a fixed-cost quotation for the project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to Get Started?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86448884 BCX8\">Download our latest one-pager on <a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/blog\/accelerate-your-migration-from-oracle-to-edb-postgres-with-prolifics\">moving off Oracle to EDB Postgres with Prolifics.<\/a> By <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86448884 BCX8\">leveraging<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86448884 BCX8\"> this partnership, organizations can effectively reduce costs, enhance database performance, and minimize the risks associated with Oracle to Postgres migration.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Oracle Legacy and Why Organizations Are Moving Since its launch of the first commercially available database in 1979, Oracle to Postgres migration\u00a0has been a cornerstone of enterprise data strategies [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":19726,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"acf":[],"builder_content":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/68"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19714"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19714\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}