Workload Definition Shapes the Migration & Modernization Roadmap — Part 1
Welcome to the first blog post in the overview series dedicated to our 12-step Migration and Modernization Methodology that was adopted by AWS. In any migration or modernization project, it’s crucial to start with a clear understanding of the system’s components and their relationships. This is where workload definition comes into play. Defining workloads correctly […]
Migrating from Oracle to SQL Server for a food manufacturing company
ABCloudz recently helped The Morning Star Company, one of the world’s largest producers of tomato products, migrate their Oracle database to SQL Server. The Morning Star Company operates three processing facilities in California, handling nearly 10% of the global tomato production. Their IT infrastructure included both Oracle and SQL Server databases, but due to the […]
AWS SCT, database-conversion, AWS, database-migration, Ora2Pg, Oracle to PostgreSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL
Database migration with AWS SCT: Solutions for typical conversion issues
Migrating Oracle databases to PostgreSQL or MySQL with AWS Schema Conversion Tool (AWS SCT) can present a range of challenges, from unsupported data types to limitations in automated code conversion and potential performance issues. AWS SCT offers powerful capabilities to automate these migrations, but it may not always deliver optimal results or handle complex Oracle […]
Database migration with SSMA: Handling typical conversion issues
Migrating databases from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server can be a complex endeavor, especially when it comes to dealing with differences in schema structures, data types, and specific SQL clauses. The SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) is a robust tool designed to automate these migrations and minimize manual effort. However, SSMA might not always produce […]
Handling null and empty string differences in Oracle and PostgreSQL
When migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL, one of the most important differences to consider is the treatment of null and empty string values. In Oracle, null and empty string are treated as the same entity, but in PostgreSQL, they are distinct. Failing to account for this distinction during migration can lead to logical errors and […]
Handling PostgreSQL Routines with More Than 100 Arguments
When working with PostgreSQL, database developers may encounter a limitation when attempting to create routines with more than 100 arguments. PostgreSQL enforces this restriction by setting FUNC_MAX_ARGS to 100 during the server build. Although this limitation is rarely an issue, complex procedures, particularly those migrated from Oracle, may have a significantly higher number of arguments. […]
Optimizing Date and Time Conversion in Oracle to SQL Server Migration
Migrating databases from Oracle to SQL Server can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with date and time data. While tools like the SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) offer automated solutions, relying solely on these tools might not always yield the best performance. In this blog, we share examples of how to optimize conversion […]
How to Optimize Oracle-to-PostgreSQL Migrations Using AWS SCT Extension Pack
The AWS SCT Extension Pack is designed to emulate Oracle’s system functions, procedures, and other database objects within PostgreSQL. This emulation is achieved by creating a special schema in PostgreSQL, named aws_oracle_ext, where these functions and objects are stored. This pack simplifies migration by replacing Oracle-specific calls with their PostgreSQL equivalents, ensuring that the code […]
operational-data-management, database monitoring, security, SQL Server, cost-optimization, SharePoint, ETL, health check, Azure SQL Database, Azure
Operational Data Management for a Global Biotech Leader
Our client, a global biotech company with a presence in over 80 countries and a workforce of 4,000 employees, depends on a complex IT environment that includes both on-premises and cloud-based components. This infrastructure supports everything from research and development to manufacturing and corporate operations, with SQL Server playing a pivotal role across various environments. […]
devops, Databricks, Azure, big-data, data-warehouse, data platform, cloud-migration, business intelligence, SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, ETL, Oracle
EDW to Azure Databricks Migration
ABCloudz recently completed a significant project migrating an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) from an on-premises SQL Server 2014 to Azure Databricks for a leading global retailer operating 3,000 offline stores across 40 countries. This migration was essential for addressing physical server limitations and outdated technology that hindered data processing and storage capabilities. Embracing Big Data […]
ABCloudz Achieves Microsoft’s Data & AI Solutions Partner Designation
Data is the lifeblood of any business. The ability to extract insight and value from data plays a critical role in determining long-term success. Efficient data utilization can drive streamlined business processes, reduce waste, and enable well-informed strategic decisions. With the advent of cloud-powered AI and analytics tools, organizations now have unprecedented access to transformative […]
microservices, application-modernization, architecture, CI/CD, devops, healthcare, backend, application-development, customer-story, mobile-apps, web-app, connected-devices
Migrating from Monolith to Microservices
Starting a new software project or startup? Your initial decision could significantly impact your future success: choosing between monolithic and microservices architecture. Initially, a monolithic approach may be advantageous, providing simplicity in development, deployment, and testing, and enabling faster product launches. However, as your business expands, your software demands will grow. Shifting to a microservices […]
SaaS Platform Modernization and Database Migration to PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS
Executive Summary Challenge: To modernize its Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) SaaS platform, OpenText (formerly Micro Focus) made the call to shift its products from on-premises Oracle servers to PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS. They faced various hurdles due to inconsistencies within the database and the legacy architecture of their app. They also requested a reusable […]
architecture, SaaS, deployment, CI/CD, devops, backend, microservices, AWS, Amazon S3, Amazon ECR, SQL Server, Redis, .NET, Active Directory, customer-story, healthcare
Deploying Multi-Tenant SaaS Application on AWS
Discover the scalable multi-tenant backend architecture and robust CI/CD process at the heart of the client-server solution we developed for our major pharmaceutical customer. Initially crafted to assist asthma patients with medication adherence, this app also enables doctors to monitor treatment progress remotely. The market success of this solution led our customer to strategically scale […]
Fault-tolerant algorithm for migrations from MySQL to MongoDB
When it comes to seamless data system management, our international IT client needed a solution to migrate their client’s legacy MySQL solution to a fully-managed MongoDB environment. Our team at ABCloudz was up for the challenge and delivered a fault-tolerant algorithm that ensures the migration process is reliable and user-friendly. The need for fault-tolerance and […]