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How to migrate data from DB2 to SQL Server?
Migrating data is a bulk-load operation that moves rows of data from DB2 tables into SQL Server tables in transactions. The number of rows loaded into SQL Server in each transaction is configured in the project settings. To view migration messages, make sure that the Output pane is visible. Otherwise, from the View menu, select Output.
How do you connect to a DB2 database?
In the Connect to DB2 dialog box, enter the connection credentials, and then click Connect. For more information on connecting to DB2, see Connecting to DB2 Database (DB2ToSQL) For connecting to the target database SQL Server, enter the connection credentials in the Connect to SQL Server dialog box, and click Connect.
How to convert DB2 schemas to SQL Server?
Convert DB2 schemas. Load the converted database objects into SQL Server. You can do this in one of the following ways: Save a script and run it in SQL Server.
To successfully migrate objects and data from DB2 databases to SQL Server or Azure SQL Database, use the following process:
- New SSMA project.
- Connect to the DB2 database.
- Connecting to SQL Server.
- Map DB2 schemas to SQL Server schemas.
How do you test database migration?
Testing tips:
- Always take the most important dataset and data that have values in all columns.
- Verify the data types after the migration.
- Check the different time formats/zones, currencies etc.
- Check for data with special characters.
- Find data that should not be migrated.
- Check for duplicated data after migration.
What are logical objects in DB2?
Tables, Views, Synonyms and Alias are logical objects which are used by users and developers.
What are DB2 objects?
In Db2 for z/OS®, you use database objects, such as tables, table spaces, indexes, index spaces, keys, views, and databases to organize and access your data. A set of Db2 structures that include a collection of tables, their associated indexes, and the table spaces in which they reside.
Why do we use database objects?
A database object is any defined object in a database that is used to store or reference data. Anything which we make from create command is known as Database Object.It can be used to hold and manipulate the data. Some of the examples of database objects are : view, sequence, indexes, etc.
How to calculate migration time for DB2 Version 9?
Determining the length of time required to migrate your database to DB2® Version 9 and determining disk space requirements are essential in developing a migration plan and performing a successful migration.
How to estimate the time it takes to migrate a database?
In a testing environment, you can easily estimate the time it takes to migrate your database by creating a duplicate of your database without data and then migrating the database duplicate to a DB2 Version 9 release.
What are the benefits of moving to a new database?
While the primary motivator is financial, there are a number of ancillary benefits accruing to such a move: server consolidation, operational efficiencies, continuous database availability, fault tolerance, and better performance.