Overview
A multinational automotive company transformed its business processes by migrating from an outdated MS SQL database to IBM DB2. MicroGenesis managed the migration, transitioning the infrastructure from on-premises servers to the cloud, enhancing scalability and resilience. The comprehensive process ensured improved system performance and access to advanced features in IBM ELM 7.0.3.
The Challenges
Operating with an outdated on-prem MS SQL database, the automotive company faced multiple pain points
Unsupported Infrastructure
The legacy database and operating systems will no longer be receiving security patches or updates, creating vulnerabilities.
Slow System Performance
The company struggled with sluggish data processing speeds that impacted daily operations and project execution.
Limited Feature Access
Stuck on IBM ELM version 6.x, they couldn’t tap into new capabilities offered by the latest version (7.0.3).
Our Solution
MicroGenesis delivered a seamless phased migration approach, overseeing that the entire system migration to IBM DB2 aligned with the client’s goals of maintaining cost-efficiency and minimizing disruption.
Full-stack migration to DB2
As DB2 was bundled with IBM’s ELM suite, the client saved on licensing fees, making it a cost-effective choice.
Application Migration
Transitioned applications from outdated hardware and OS to a modern infrastructure with
new hardware and OS, boosting system stability.
ELM Upgrade
Upgraded from ELM 6.x to 7.0.3, enabling access to advanced features and better system integration.
Data integrity checks
Every step of the migration process was meticulously verified to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Minimized downtime
The migration was planned and executedto minimize downtime, allowing business operations to continue with little interruption.
KEY OUTCOMES
With the successful migration to IBM DB2, the company immediately noticed improvements across its operations.
From enhanced system performance to future-proof infrastructure, the transition allowed the company to overcome the limitations of their legacy systems.
Improved system speed
Query speeds and system performance saw
a notable 3x boost, reducing the delays that
previously impacted project timelines.
Future-proof infrastructure
Post-migration Microgenesis helped the
company to upgrade to ELM version 7.0.3,
unlocking access to new features and better
system integration.
Increased security
With a modern, supported infrastructure,
the company could apply regular updates
and security patches, protecting its data
and systems.
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