Course Outline
Introduction to Database Migration
- Rationale for migrating from proprietary systems to open source.
- Comparative analysis of Oracle/SQL Server versus PostgreSQL architectures.
- Common migration challenges and key success factors.
- Overview of various migration methodologies.
Pre-Migration Assessment and Planning
- Database inventory and dependency analysis.
- Evaluation of schema complexity.
- Assessment of application compatibility.
- Development of a migration roadmap and timeline.
Schema Migration Strategies
- Converting Oracle data types to PostgreSQL equivalents.
- Translating SQL Server data types.
- Conversion of table structures.
- Mapping indexes and constraints.
Migration of Objects: Stored Procedures and Functions
- Converting PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL.
- Techniques for translating T-SQL.
- Identifying equivalent built-in functions.
- Restructuring packages and procedures.
Data Migration Tools and Techniques
- Utilizing pg_dump and pg_restore utilities.
- Employing Oracle FDW for data migration.
- Leveraging SQL Server Integration Services.
- Efficiently managing large data volumes.
Application Code Migration
- Understanding differences between JDBC and ODBC drivers.
- Modifying connection strings.
- Addressing SQL dialect differences within application code.
- Managing proprietary features.
Testing and Validation
- Verification of data integrity.
- Strategies for functional testing.
- Performance benchmarking.
- Planning for parallel runs and cutover procedures.
Post-Migration Optimization
- Tuning query performance in PostgreSQL.
- Adjusting configurations for migrated workloads.
- Setting up monitoring and alerting systems.
- Considering ongoing maintenance requirements.
Troubleshooting Common Migration Issues
- Case study: Challenges encountered during Oracle migrations.
- Case study: Challenges encountered during SQL Server migrations.
- Strategies for rollback procedures.
- Lessons learned and best practices.
Hands-On Migration Workshop
- Guided migration of a sample schema.
- Exercises in data extraction and loading.
- Practice in code conversion.
- Exercises in validation and verification.
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of relational databases.
- Practical experience with SQL.
- Familiarity with core database administration concepts.
Target Audience
- Database Administrators
- Application Developers
- IT Architects
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