September 2024
We continuously strive to provide innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients. This month, we’re excited to share how we have been helping businesses transform and optimize their infrastructures through our database migration and modernization services.
At ABCloudz, we know that a successful migration or modernization project requires a solid foundation and a structured approach. Our proven 12-step Migration and Modernization Methodology, developed and refined over 20 years and adopted by AWS, guides our projects to success. To provide a comprehensive understanding of this methodology, we’ve created a four-part blog series, each with a corresponding video that delves deeper into every phase of the database migration journey.
The series begins by covering foundational steps such as workload definition and architecture design, progressing to effort estimation and project planning. In the final post, we present our Migration Solution Document — a comprehensive deliverable that consolidates all insights, strategies, and technical plans into a project roadmap, serving as both an execution guide and a proactive risk management tool.
Next, take a look at some of the recent case studies below, showcasing how we’ve applied our best practices to solve complex business challenges:
Oracle to SQL Server migration for Morning Star
We helped The Morning Star Company — one of the world’s largest producers of tomato products — by migrating their mission-critical Oracle database to SQL Server, cutting costs, and optimizing their operations without disrupting connected systems. Read more
EDW migration to Azure Databricks
Our team moved a global retailer’s data warehouse to Azure Databricks, overcoming legacy limitations and improving data processing speed, enabling efficient management of 3,000 stores across 40 countries and real-time analytics capabilities. Read more
Oracle to PostgreSQL migration using AWS DMS
Our team developed a custom database migration solution using AWS DMS and Python for a telecom software provider. We handled complex schema transformations and Change Data Capture (CDC), successfully migrating terabytes of data with minimal downtime and improving data control functionalities on AWS. Read more
Oracle to PostgreSQL migration for SaaS platform
ABCloudz migrated OpenText’s on-premises Oracle database to PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS, reducing management costs by 20%. Using AWS DMS and custom scripts, we automated data conversion and built a reusable migration solution for future projects. Read more
IBM DB2 to Azure SQL Database migration
ABCloudz migrated a global distributor’s IBM DB2 database to Azure SQL Database, enabling long-term storage of historical data and creating Power BI reports for real-time insights. Read more
Tackling AWS SCT migration challenges
We’ve compiled a comprehensive collection of best practices and solutions to address common challenges faced when using AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for Oracle-to-PostgreSQL or Oracle-to-MySQL database migrations. This blog post serves as a guide, linking to detailed articles that cover solutions for unsupported data types, handling complex SQL constructs, and optimizing performance. Read more
Overcoming SSMA conversion issues
Analogous to the AWS SCT guide, a similar collection of resources has been created to address common challenges when using SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for Oracle-to-SQL Server database migrations. This post highlights practical tips and strategies for dealing with incompatible SQL clauses, complex data types, and schema mapping challenges. Read more
Check out our migration and modernization services
Whether you are looking to modernize your legacy systems, migrate your data to the cloud, or improve your overall IT infrastructure, our experts are here to guide you every step of the way. Check out our Modernization services page to see how we can help future-proof your business.
Explore related services:
- Database Migration
- Cloud Migration
- Application modernization
- Data Warehouse Migration
- Database Upgrade
- SAS Platform Modernization
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your unique modernization and migration needs.
Best regards,
The ABCloudz Team