Proven IBM i to SQL Server Migrations by Senior Engineers
Migrate IBM i Db2 to Microsoft SQL Server with a fixed-scope project led by senior platform engineers. Zero-downtime replication allows exhaustive side-by-side verification before cutover.
The lowest-cost way off IBM i: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support IBM i → Microsoft SQL Server after migration
- ✓Senior platform engineers lead your migration
- ✓Zero-downtime replication during data transfer
- ✓Exhaustive side-by-side verification before cutover
- ✓Fixed-scope projects keep costs predictable
- ✓24/7 US-based support throughout the move
- ✓Post-migration SQL Server DBA and BI setup
Database standard unmade
Standardizing the enterprise on the Microsoft database stack means consolidating IBM i Db2 into SQL Server, but the data differences risk costly rework.
Expensive legacy expertise
High cost of maintaining specialized IBM Db2 support engineers strains IT budgets when you already plan to move off the legacy platform.
BI bottlenecks
Difficulty extracting real-time reports from Db2 for i slows business intelligence reporting, delaying decisions in manufacturing and retail.
IBM i → Microsoft SQL Server migration — your questions answered
How do you handle IBM i logical files with multi-format members?+
We maintain zero-downtime replication from IBM i Db2 to SQL Server, enabling side-by-side verification. Our senior engineers test data fidelity and performance before cutover.
Can you resolve EBCDIC CCSID mismatch issues during migration?+
Yes. Our engineers map EBCDIC CCSID fields to Unicode or SQL Server collations, data migration error-free. We validate every column.
What about packed decimal data stored in character fields?+
Yes. Packed decimal values stored in alpha fields are re-typed to proper decimal formats in SQL Server. We flag and fix these during assessment.
What happens if my IBM i support contract expires mid-migration?+
Your IBM i stays under vendor support during the project. If vendor renewal lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues while you finish the move.