Migrating to IBM Cloud Db2 from non-Db2 relational database management systems (RDBMS) involves several complex steps. It is crucial to understand the entire migration process and create a detailed porting plan. This plan should include tasks such as converting database objects, moving data, and porting database applications.
A comprehensive porting plan should encompass the following:
Common approaches to converting database application code include:
Conversion tools typically take the source code as input and translate data management calls to SQL calls using information from both the source and target databases, along with the program code, to construct new SQL statements.
The IBM Database Conversion Workbench (DCW) integrates many tools used for database conversions into a single development environment. DCW facilitates the migration process by providing a framework for converting to Db2 from other RDBMS or different Db2 versions. DCW is available as a complementary download from the IBM Database Conversion Workbench web page.
IBM provides several resources to aid in the migration process:
By leveraging these resources, organizations can ensure a smooth and efficient migration to IBM Cloud Db2, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.