SQL Server to IBM DB2 conversion and synchronization.

Use our software for a seamless data migration or sync from any Microsoft SQL Server or Windows Azure SQL database to an IBM DB2 server. It is easy to use and effective. Our solution can convert and synchronize your whole dataset from MS SQL Server to an IBM DB2 target in just a few steps.

To perform a partial data transfer use our integrated data filters that are very useful when you need to convert/ sync only discrete tables. This is also useful for a partial data replication when you need to move, delete or insert only modified records.

Our applications reach the maximum possible conversion speeds so it saves your time and effort on the database transformation. A user-friendly interface and a wide range of features assist you by reducing manual efforts required for your conversion, getting your jobs done quickly and professionally.

So if you need to transfer databases in a heterogeneous environment or sync data between different platforms our solution will do the job automatically with minimum effort from you.

Built-in scheduler helps you to run any your task at a time that suits your preference.

Supported databases:
  • IBM DB2
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SQL Azure
  • Amazon RDS
  • MS SQL Dump
 DBConvert for MSSQL & DB2

Version: 2.1.4

Release Date: Dec. 2, 2022

 DBSync for MSSQL & DB2

Version: 2.0.9

Release Date: Oct. 24, 2023

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DBConvert Studio

 Version: 3.5.4

Release Date: Feb. 14, 2024

Supported databases:

  • SQL Server
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • Percona
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • Access
  • FoxPro
  • SQLite
  • Interbase
  • Firebird
  • IBM DB2
  • MS Azure SQL
  • Amazon RDS
  • Amazon Aurora
  • Heroku Postgres
  • Google Cloud

Using SQL Server to IBM DB2 conversion and synchronization tools.

When launching the DBConvert or DBSync application in GUI mode, it seamlessly guides you through the steps to initiate database migration or synchronization:

1. Connect to SQL Server source database.

Specify the username/password and host/port parameters if your source database requires login credentials.

Connect to SQL Server source database from DBConvert

2. Connect to IBM DB2 destination database.

Specify parameters for the destination database similar to the source, defining connection settings and username/password pairs.

Connect to IBM DB2 target database from DBConvert

NOTE #1: Each DBConvert or DBSync tool's name comprises two different databases, enabling any specified database to operate as the source or destination. Furthermore, the same type of database can function as both the source and destination.

NOTE #2: Connections to cloud databases (e.g., Amazon RDS, Google Cloud, or Azure SQL) aren't explicitly specified in the user interface but use the same settings as traditional on-premises databases.

NOTE #3: Connections to source and target databases remain active until you close the DBConvert/DBSync application or reopen new connections.

Refer to our documentation for specific source/ destination configurations for different databases.

3. Configure database migration options.

Specify the tables, fields, indices, and views you want to transfer to the IBM DB2 destination database by checking/unchecking the corresponding boxes.

Customize general database/ tables settings. Or configure specific table , field, index object individually when migrating data.

Explore our articles in the user's manual about Configuring database migration options. for detailed information.

The screenshot below summarizes the general features available in DBConvert software.

4. Detection of potential database migration issues. Errors and Warnings

The database enforces certain relations on the data, and on the customization step, an intelligent error checker verifies all possible data integrity and referential integrity issues. It highlights any problems before migration starts.

By default, DBConvert attempts to automatically map the database types of the source SQL Server database to the closest equivalent of the target IBM DB2 database types. However, you can manually change the data types for the entire database globally using the "Global mapping" or individually for each field.

Explore the Intelligent error checker for more information. on errors and warnings

5. Execution. The final stage of data migration.

Initiate the conversion or synchronization process after configuring source and destination databases in the previous steps.

Click the "Commit" button to start conversion. Here, you can also monitor the migration/synchronization process.

Optionally save connection settings and configuration parameters into the session file to schedule the launching of sync or migration jobs regularly.

Execution step of DBConvert products

Explore more about the options available during the execution stage

Command line mode

Pass previously saved sessions as parameters to the Command-Line DBConvert Client. A session retains SQL Server source and IBM DB2 target database connection settings with other specified options.

Example:

C:\Program Files\DBConvert\mssql2db2Pro\mssql2db2Pro_Cons.exe /Session:"Session_Name"

NOTE: First, run the software in GUI mode to create a session file with initial parameters.

Built-in scheduler.

Our applications include a built-in scheduler to run database migration and sync jobs at specified times. Set the scheduled date and time to execute job sessions automatically.

Find more Information about the built-in scheduler

DBConvert screenshot

Supported OS:

Requirements

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 x86 Redistributable package
  • Necessary privileges to write into database on the target SQL Server (this requirement is optional as there is an option to overcome the restrictions using dump file)
  • Necessary privileges to write into empty database on the target DB2 server
  • If you connect to remote DB2 server that IBM Data Server Client should be installed on the machine where our tool is installed. You can download this client here: https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21385217

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Highlights

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