NonStop NS-Series Database Migration Guide

HP Integrity NonStop NS-Series Database Migration Guide—540469-001
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Preparing to Migrate to an Integrity
NonStop NS-Series System
This section describes the methods for planning and developing a strategy for
migrating an SQL/MP, SQL/MX, or Enscribe database from an HP NonStop S-series
system to an HP Integrity™ NonStop NS-series system. It addresses these topics:
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Using HP Migration Services on page 1-1
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Planning the Migration on page 1-4
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Developing a Database Migration Strategy on page 1-8
Using HP Migration Services
For assistance with planning and performing product migration from the NonStop
S-series system platform to the Integrity NonStop NS-series system platform, consider
using these HP professional services:
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HP NonStop Evolution Assessment Service on page 1-1
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HP NonStop Applications and Database Migration Planning and Design Service on
page 1-3
HP NonStop Evolution Assessment Service
The HP NonStop Evolution Assessment Service, provided by HP Services, works with
you to ascertain your needs for migrating to the Integrity NonStop NS-series system
platform. The primary objective of the service is to identify what changes might be
required across the eight information technology (IT) domains described in Table 1-1 to
ensure a successful migration to that system platform.
Note. For further assistance with migration assessment, planning, and implementation for
applications and database components, see HP NonStop Applications and Database Migration
Planning and Design Service on page 1-3.
Table 1-1. HP NonStop Evolution Assessment Service IT Domains (page 1 of 3)
IT Domain Description of Service
Applications Obtain detailed information about the execution environments of
current applications through interviews and the use of a system
interrogator tool for application object code analysis. From this
information, create a list to identify programs that might require
changes for the new system and describe those changes.