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Migrating data from IBM DB2 to Oracle
This article will show you how to use a simple database migration wizard to quickly migrate data from IBM DB2 to Oracle! Help you solve complex tasks and save a lot of time!
Requirements:
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ESF Database Migration Toolkit
. - Windows 7 or higher.
- IBM DB2 9.x or higher.
- Oracle 11g or higher.
Introduction:
1. In "Choose a Data Source" dialog, choose "IBM DB2";
- Input the server name (default: localhost) and port (default: 50000).
- Input the username (default is "db2admin") and its password.
- Input the source DB2 database name in "Database" combobox.
- Choose an existing DB2 schema name (Press "Refresh" button to list all schemas).
2. In "Choose a Destination" dialog, choose "Oracle";
- Input the server name (default: localhost) and port (default: 1521).
- Input the username (default is "system") and its password.
- Select the logon method (SID, Service_Name or TNS).
- Input the source Oracle SID or Service_Name in "Database" box or let it empty if using TNS method.
- Input the schema name or let it empty (default is same as username, you can press "Refresh" button to list all schemas).
3. In "Select source Tables(s) & View(s)" dialog;
- Select the tables/views which will be migrated.
- Click "..." to set the table options or remap the table structure.
- You can set the data transfer method (Overwrite Table/Empty Data/Append Data/Skip Table) or filter the data before transferring.
- Choose "Field Mapping" option, you can redefine the fields in the destination table, e.g.: field name, data type, default value, comment and also.
4. In "Execution" Dialog;
- Click "Submit" to begin the migration, this toolkit will help you quickly migrate data from IBM DB2 to Oracle without intervention.
- Click "Browse Log" to visit the full migration log.
- Click "Save as job" to save the migration settings to a job file, so you can "Load Job" to quickly reload the migration job in the future or run the migration job via command-prompt. Run "esf-cmd --help" in command-prompt to get the full command parameters.
5. Finished!
The program will complete the migration as quickly as possible and generate a migration report to you. All you have to do is sit and wait. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.