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Migration

Migrate Definitions from One Dictionary to Another

Whether you have multiple dictionaries under a single CA IDMS/DB system or several dictionaries under separate CA IDMS/DB systems, you probably need to migrate definitions from one dictionary to another. Typically, migration occurs when testing is complete and an application is ready for production. At that time, the database and application definitions must be moved from the test into the production environment.

Considerations for Non-SQL and SQL Defined Data

The need to migrate applies to SQL-defined and non-SQL defined databases and to applications using SQL or navigational DML. Most of this chapter applies to both SQL and non-SQL equally. Text that applies specifically to one or the other will be noted.

Migration Aids

CA IDMS Dictionary Migrator is a product supplied by CA that can be extremely helpful for migrating applications from one environment to another. For more information, see the CA IDMS Dictionary Migrator User Guide.