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Applications and Data Migration

A typical migration project uses our time-proven processes.

  1. Define the goals and scope of the migration project: Determine what specific features are needed to migrate, what new system or platform you want to move to, and what data needs to be transferred.
  2. Analyze the database: Review the data structure, schema, relationships, and data types used in the database to determine how they can be translated to the new system.
  3. Choose the target platform: Evaluate different database management systems and choose one that meets your business requirements, budget, and technical capabilities.
  4. Map the database schema to the new platform: Develop a data mapping strategy to transfer data from the legacy database to the new database management system, considering any differences in data types, structures, and relationships.
  5. Develop the migration plan: Develop a detailed plan for migrating data, including the migration schedule, testing procedures, and contingency plans in case of any issues.
  6. Migrate the data: Begin the data migration process, starting with a small subset of data to test and validate the migration process before moving on to the rest of the data.
  7. Test and validate the migrated data: Verify the accuracy and completeness of the migrated data by testing the new system against the legacy database.
  8. Perform user acceptance testing: Involve users in the testing process to ensure that the new system meets their requirements and expectations.
  9. Train users: Train users on using the new system and provide documentation and resources to help them transition.
  10. Decommission the legacy database: Once the migration is complete, decommission the legacy database and remove it from production use.

Tools are used appropriately to the technology stack of the project. For instance, to migrate a MS ACCESS database the tools may include.

  • Access to SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA)
  • Access to Azure SQL Database Migration Assistant
  • MySQL