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Migrate Your Foxpro Data to Oracle – Effortlessly!

This clear guide demonstrates how to transfer your data from Foxpro to Oracle efficiently using ESF Database Migration Toolkit.

Prerequisite:

Step by Step Wizard:

  1. Configure Visual FoxPro or FoxPro/dBase Data Source

    • In the "Choose a Data Source" dialog:
      • Select either:
        • "Visual Foxpro Database (*.dbc)"
          Fig. 1: Visual FoxPro Database (*.dbc) configuration
        • or "FoxPro/dBase Free Table (*.dbf)"
          Fig. 2: FoxPro/dBase Free Table (*.dbf) configuration
    • File/folder selection:
      • Click the "..." button (Browse)
      • For Visual FoxPro Database:
        • Browse to and select your .dbc file
      • For FoxPro/dBase Free Tables:
        • Select the folder containing your .dbf files
  2. Configure Oracle Destination

    Fig. 3: Oracle destination configuration
    • In the "Choose a Destination" dialog:
      • Select "Oracle"
    • Enter server details:
      • Server name: localhost (default)
      • Port: 1521 (default)
    • Provide authentication credentials:
      • Username: SYSTEM (default)
      • Password
    • Select logon method:
      • SID
      • Service_Name
      • TNS
    • Configure database connection:
      • For SID/Service_Name: Enter value in Database field
      • For TNS: Leave Database field blank
    • Schema configuration:
      • Enter schema name (default: same as username)
      • Click the Refresh button to view available schemas
  3. In "Select Source Table(s) & View(s)" Dialog

    • Select migration objects: Choose tables or views to include in the migration.
      Fig. 4: Select tables and views
    • Modify table structure: Click the ellipsis (...) button to access table options and schema adjustments.
      Fig. 5: Do transform
    • Configure field mapping: In the Field Mapping options:
      • Customize destination fields (name, data type, default value, comments)
      • Select data transfer method:
        • Overwrite Table (replace existing data)
        • Empty Data (truncate before insert)
        • Append Data (add to existing data)
        • Skip Table (exclude from transfer)
      • Apply data filters before transfer
  4. Execution Dialog

    Fig. 6: Execute migration
    • Start migration: Click "Submit" to initiate automated data transfer from Foxpro to Oracle.
    • Monitor progress: Click "Browse Log" for real-time migration tracking, including issue resolution details.
    • Save configuration: Click "Save as job" to store settings for:
      • Quick reloads of migration jobs
      • Command-line execution (use: dmtc.exe --help for parameter options)
  5. Migration Completed

    Congratulations! Your data migration from Foxpro to Oracle has finished successfully. This toolkit generates a comprehensive report for verifying migration accuracy. You can monitor progress as the automated process runs efficiently. For any questions or feedback, contact us – our team is ready to assist.

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