Key Highlights
- In this success story, the client, a mid-sized enterprise, faced rising Oracle licensing costs, complex PL/SQL maintenance, and limited scalability due to an outdated legacy infrastructure.
- OptiSol leveraged its in-house migration accelerator, iBEAM, to automate the transition from Oracle to PostgreSQL, ensuring seamless conversion of PL/SQL logic and preserving data integrity.
- Our phased migration approach enabled real-time synchronization, minimizing operational disruptions while improving system performance and maintainability.
- The open-source PostgreSQL environment significantly reduced operational costs, enhanced scalability, and empowered the client with a future-ready architecture optimized for cloud integration.
Problem Statement
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Escalating Costs: The client struggled with raising Oracle licensing and support fees, placing significant strain on their IT budget and limiting investment in innovation.
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Maintenance Bottlenecks: Complex PL/SQL procedures and tightly coupled interdependencies created development delays and demanded niche expertise, impeding efficient system maintenance and upgrades.
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Limited Flexibility: The legacy system’s incompatibility with modern cloud platforms restricted scalability, delayed modernization efforts, and hindered the adoption of innovative technologies.
Solution Overview
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OptiSol leveraged iBEAM, our proprietary migration accelerator, to support a seamless transition from Oracle to PostgreSQL, automating critical processes and minimizing manual intervention.
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Our team utilized iBEAM to convert PL/SQL code including triggers, functions, procedures, and packages, into PL/pgSQL, ensuring business logic and structural dependencies were fully preserved.
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We replicated schema elements such as constraints, data types, and indexing with precision, maintaining data integrity and operational consistency across the migrated environment.
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By implementing a real-time synchronization mechanism, we enabled incremental migration with minimal downtime, ensuring continuous business operations throughout the transition.
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Data encryption protocols were integrated across the migration workflow, safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring GDPR compliance for enhanced data security and regulatory alignment.
Business Impact
About The Project
OptiSol engaged with a mid-sized enterprise specializing in ERP solutions to modernize its legacy Oracle database environment. Facing rising costs and scalability challenges, the client needed a more flexible, cost-effective solution. Utilizing our GenAI-powered iBEAM accelerator, we automated complex code conversion, preserved schema integrity, and implemented real-time data synchronization for a secure, low-disruption migration to PostgreSQL. The result was a modern, scalable database environment that reduced operational costs, accelerated development, and positioned the client for future growth.
Technology Stack
FAQs:
What is Oracle to PostgreSQL database migration?
Oracle to PostgreSQL migration involves transferring data, schema, and application logic from an Oracle database to the open-source PostgreSQL platform to reduce costs, increase flexibility, and improve scalability.
Why did the SME choose to migrate from Oracle to PostgreSQL?
The client faced increasing licensing costs, complex maintenance requirements, and limited scalability. PostgreSQL offered a cost-effective, cloud-friendly, and performance-oriented alternative.
How did OptiSol support the database migration?
OptiSol utilized its proprietary migration accelerator, iBEAM, to automate the conversion of Oracle PL/SQL to PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL. The solution preserved schema integrity, eliminated manual errors, and enabled real-time synchronization for a seamless transition.
What challenges were addressed during the migration?
The project tackled PL/SQL complexity, Oracle-specific data type compatibility, high-volume data migration, and security concerns, ensuring minimal business disruption and full compliance with data regulations.
How did OptiSol ensure data security and compliance during migration?
Our team implemented robust encryption protocols and policy-driven workflows to ensure secure data transfer, maintaining GDPR compliance and preserving data integrity throughout the migration process.
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