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Migrating IDMS, IMS or Natural/ADABAS Data to SQL Databases

Together with our business partner, ATERAS, Alchemy Solutions provides you with the ability to migrate your IDMS, IMS, or Natural/ADABAS data to SQL databases in the Windows or .NET environments.

IDMS and ADABAS migrations use the fully automated processes of ATERAS' DB-Shuttle™ technology. IMS migrations require some configuration of the technology that is provided by Alchemy Solutions and ATERAS engineers.

Migrating to modern relational databases not only makes some migrations possible but can also be a great leap forward in functionality and future potential for your applications. This page provides an overview of the benefits and processes involved when you take advantage of these services.

Benefits

  • If you are already considering migrating your mainframe applications to the Windows or .NET environments these data migration solutions may be the key to formulating a successful migration path
  • Move from a proprietary database system to a form that is common across many vendors
  • Switch from needing vendor-specific skills to vendor-independent skills
  • Benefit from the availability of flexible reporting options
  • Be using database technology in the area that is receiving the greatest attention from database companies

Migration Processes
Generally Alchemy Solutions is involved with IDMS/IMS/ADABAS data migration/modernization projects as part of a total mainframe-to-Windows-server migration project. Such projects therefore require coordination between the code and data migration efforts. Each project has its own characteristics and influences whether the data modernization is performed before, after or at the same time as migrating the COBOL programs to Windows servers.

Alchemy Solutions assesses the situation, together with ATERAS, and recommends the best strategy for accomplishing your migration goals. Depending on the size of project and your preferences, we can train your engineers in the migration processes, have our consultants perform the migration, or recommend a system integrator with the appropriate skills.

Further Information
See the Natural/ADABAS datasheet or ATERAS' description of their solutions at their Website.