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Database and Application Migration 

DBMS Migration » IMS 

Many organizations want to move their applications from an IMS database and/or IMS DC file system to a relational database - DB2, SQL Server, or Oracle. The drivers for such a migration can be cost savings, improved productivity, and the elimination of a dual production environment.

IMS DB/DC Migration to DB2, SQL Server, or Oracle

Our IMS solution involves several key stages: application analysis, database remodeling, code and JCL conversion, data-migration program generation, and testing. The goal is to provide a comprehensive conversion solution that migrates the entire environment along with these features:

  • minimize source program changes
  • avoid functional and/or logical changes in the program flow
  • a minimized "freeze" period
  • a readable, reliable, and well documented system

    • Our solution is based on nearly 20 years of experience and over 100 successful transformation projects. Each implementation of our IMS solution begins with a detailed mapping of system-wide IT activity and interdependencies using our Application Portfolio Analysis tool.

    After a migration to a relational database you can also more easily get your application "SOA-ready".