Break free from Oracle
Experience big savings and seamless integration when migrating from Oracle Database to IBM
Leave Oracle for PostgreSQL
Save significant costs by migrating from Oracle to open-source PostgreSQL
Overview
Why migrate from Oracle to IBM?
Bring all of your data together under a hybrid cloud infrastructure with self-service analytics and integrated governance. IBM provides one architecture for your AI initiatives.
Choose from two options. Take advantage of open source flexibility with Enterprise Database (EDB) and IBM. Or for those running SAP on Oracle, IBM® Db2® can offer a more cost-effective alternative.
IBM features
Expert advice
Input on open source technologies and overall solution architecture
Single point of contact
One support source to resolve complex issues spanning technologies
Integrated platform experience
One place to procure, deploy, use, manage and get support
Global presence
Global options for data deployment to manage regulatory compliance
Migration option 1
Enterprise Database with IBM
Run applications on a security-rich, enterprise-class database, based on open source PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL offers a multimodel database management system that combines traditional relational capabilities with document and other NoSQL capabilities.
EDB Postgres Enterprise with IBM is an integrated SQL relational database solution that includes the EDB Postgres Advanced Server database, enterprise security and advanced performance. DBA and developer features enhance productivity.
It is compatible with major commercial databases, including Oracle. Read about 5 key considerations when moving Oracle workloads to cloud (PDF, 193 KB).
EDB with IBM use cases
New application development
DevOps, schema-less rapid development, and support for multiple programming languages
Application modernization
Multimodel flexibility and integration with popular data sources
Legacy migration
Compatible with Oracle so you can leverage existing DBA and developer skills
EDB with IBM features
Speed and control
Run existing apps and develop new apps for mobile, web and IoT.
Rich data environment with extended capabilities
Deploy in production and non-production environments.
Deployment options
Deploy across all types of cloud, virtualization, containers and bare metal.
Support for multiple data types
Handle data such as JSON, geospatial, key-value and traditional tables.
Migration option 2
IBM Db2 Database
For those using SAP software on Oracle databases, IBM Db2 Database offers a cost-effective, highly reliable, high-performing option. Db2 Database delivers advanced data management and analytics capabilities for transactional workloads. By deploying Db2 Database for SAP software on IBM servers, you gain access to a range of powerful yet flexible features, functions and options. These include in-memory technology, advanced management and development tools, storage optimization, workload management, actionable compression and continuous data availability.
Benefits of running SAP on Db2 Database include:
- Reduced operational costs and total cost of ownership. Enable cloud and hybrid strategies, and use a single platform for all SAP tiers.
- Simplified development and improved reliability. Db2 is designed for ease of configuration and implementation.
- Aligned release, maintenance and support cycles. Keep your current Db2 version as long as the SAP version is supported by SAP.
IBM and SAP have a history of collaboration to ensure ongoing optimization and interoperability between Db2 and SAP solutions. Db2 Database delivers a low-risk, mature and optimized platform for SAP Business Suite and SAP Business Warehouse workloads, releasing typically constrained IT investments for digital innovation.
Db2 features
Scalability
Independently scale RAM, storage and compute through an intuitive console.
Virtualization
Gain single-query access to all data with data virtualization and a common SQL engine.
Daily backups
Restore your Db2 instance to a specific point in time from backups held for 14 days.
Secure connections
Meet app requirements with APIs such as JDBC, OLE, CLI, .NET and SQLJ.
Client stories
See how clients benefited when moving from Oracle to Db2
