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Migrate and run DataFlex applications with Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL &  MariaDB.

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Seamlessly convert from Btrieve transactional database to PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS SQL Server.

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How to Migrate From Btrieve to Oracle, MS SQL and PostgreSQL [Video]

How to Migrate From Btrieve to Oracle, MS SQL and PostgreSQL [Video]

Many independent software vendors (ISVs) and corporate end-users continue to rely on outdated applications developed in programming languages like COBOL and Magic. These applications are built on legacy database systems like DataFlex, Btrieve, and Pervasive SQL.

Unlike modern databases that leverage on the relational method, these legacy systems rely on the Indexed Sequential Access Method (ISAM). The stability, familiarity, and speed of these legacy systems make them attractive options for data storage and retrieval, but comes with several downsides. 

Migrating to newer databases would require extensive code rewrites, making some companies hesitant to make the move. Despite this reluctance, companies using legacy applications and database systems will ultimately need to modernize to meet the demands of their customers and users.

Why is migrating from Btrieve to RDBMS necessary?

The increasing demand for security, data integrity, and tighter integration with newer applications is forcing companies to consider the modernization of their systems. Failure to do so not only puts these companies at a competitive disadvantage but also increases the risks associated with data loss and code corruption.

Additionally, the recent increase in licensing costs for Btrieve further adds to the challenges faced by businesses that have yet to adapt.

It is clear that the pressure to modernize is mounting, and companies must carefully weigh the benefits and drawbacks of maintaining their legacy systems in the face of evolving technological demands. 

This is where BTR2SQL comes into play: the revolutionary solution that will allow you to seamlessly migrate from Btrieve to SQL without modifying your application.

Run Btrieve & Pervasive.SQL applications with MS SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases. No code changes required.

Explore the possibilities with BTR2SQL:

  • Connect your application to your new backend and translate Btrieve API calls into optimized SQL queries. With a new SQL database, you won't have to worry about constantly increasing prices on your old Btrieve database, plus you can take advantage of greater database security based on recent changes in global privacy laws (such as GDPR).

  • Quick and easy: BTR2SQL’s database migration toolset includes a GUI that helps you migrate your data and a verifier that ensures the migrated data matches what came from your Btrieve database.

  • Support multiple database management systems from one application.

  • And more! 

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