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Complex database migration

Complex database migration:

Database migration is essential for companies to move any and all data to the cloud. Or rather consolidate and move all company data to one place for easy access. It is also necessary to adopt emerging technologies that can improve the overall performance of the company.

In simple terms database migration means moving data from one platform to another. It is a complex, multiphase process which includes assessment, database schema conversion, database migration, performance tuning and other steps.

The need for database migration

The most obvious reason to adopt new technologies is to compete with emerging competitors. And also to improve speed of doing things, improvisation of overall performance.

  • Cost cutting

    Overhead expenses to the company may go up due to usage of old database practices. Adopting newer and improved technologies reduces cost and improves performance.

  • Upgrading to newer practices and technologies

    The most common reason for migration is for an organisation to shift from outdated technologies and practices to current data practices and standards. In an era of big data, adopting new and efficient storage techniques is a necessity.

  • Reduce Redundancy

    Data migration helps companies to consolidate all their data in one place for ease of access and reduce redundant measures as the responsibility falls on the cloud service provider. It helps in minimizing redundant data. And the data can be accessed by any part of the company at anytimes anywhere.

  • Security reasons

    Databases are extremely vulnerable and easily susceptible to cyber attacks. It is easier than ever to get access to the databases for the attackers and sabotage your data for ransoms. And this mainly due to organisations failing to upgrade their databases to newer standards. Most database upgrades come with robust security details.

CloudianArc’s database migration steps:

1.Steps before migration:

These are important steps that need to be taken before starting the actual migration process to ensure a smooth migration, it usually includes aggregating the data in one place, consolidation and organisation. It also includes compatibility.

2.Migration steps:

Steps that are crucial that need to be taken while doing the migration process for smooth and secure migration. Proper care and responsibility needs to be taken about data governance and to avoid risks related to migration like data loss and data corruption.

3.Post-migration steps:

Post migration checkup is essential to spot any anomalies and things that may have gone wrong that need immediate attention. It is very important to fix these issues early on.

Database migration tools we expertise in:

AWS data migration

AWS is one of the leading tools for anythingnDB related and we have a lot of expertise in it. AWS is very popular as it comes with a suite of apps and technologies that makes life much easier for organisations to port their data to the cloud.

Pros of AWS suite of technologies:

  • 1. Reduces downtime for your products drastically.
  • 2. Both homogenous and heterogenous migration is well supported.
  • 3. Extremely compatible with continuous data migration due to its availability.
  • 4. Built-in safety measures and security facility for idle data and data that is being migrated.

    • Azure Database Migration service

    Azure by microsoft is another suite of cloud architecture tools that is definitely among the top 3 that is preferred by many organisations. Our CloudianArc engineers have a lot of expertise in azure technologies.

    Pros of Azure Database Migration service:

  • 1. The entire migration process can be completed with virtually zero downtime.
  • 2. Easy to execute migration process.
  • 3. Both homogenous and heterogenous migration is well supported by Microsoft Azure.
  • 4. Scalability and availability is high which is a major pro.