Database migration to new systems or to the cloud - Efficient solutions with CHRONOS

The digital transformation is constantly presenting companies with new challenges. One of the biggest is the migration of existing databases to new systems or to the cloud. In doing so, many organizations encounter a central problem: the sheer volume of data that has been accumulated over the years. This article sheds light on why selective archiving is the key to a successful cloud migration and how the CHRONOS database archiving system can help.

The challenge: Large amounts of data and inefficient migration

In recent years, companies have accumulated enormous amounts of data. However, much of this information is rarely or never actively used. Studies show that up to 70% of the data in a typical company database consists of so-called "cold" data. This inactive data not only causes high storage costs, but also significantly extends migration times when it comes to transferring databases to new systems or the cloud.

A complete migration of all data, including inactive data, is often not only inefficient but also unnecessarily expensive. Companies are therefore faced with the challenge of finding a balance between the need to migrate data and cost efficiency.

The solution: selective archiving with CHRONOS

This is where the CHRONOS database archiving system comes into play. CHRONOS offers a powerful solution for companies that want to migrate their databases efficiently and cost-effectively to new systems or to the cloud. The core principle of CHRONOS is the selective archiving of data before the actual migration.

With CHRONOS, companies can identify inactive or rarely used data and archive it selectively before migration. This data is converted into a long-term secure and accessible format and can then be archived in cost-effective, outsourced storage systems such as Amazon S3 or AWS Glacier.

Advantages of selective archiving with CHRONOS

* Cost reduction:
Archiving inactive data significantly reduces the amount of data that needs to be migrated. This not only lowers the cost of cloud storage, but also reduces the effort and resources required for migration.
* Increased efficiency:
Selective archiving enables faster and more efficient migration. Productive databases are streamlined, resulting in better performance both during and after migration.
* Compliance and security:
CHRONOS ensures that all archived data complies with legal requirements and is stored securely. The data remains audit-proof and can be retrieved at any time if required.
* Flexibility:
Data archived with CHRONOS can be easily stored in the cloud and used for further analysis or applications as required, without burdening production systems.
* Seamless integration:
CHRONOS integrates easily with popular cloud services such as AWS, enabling seamless migration and management of data in the cloud.

The process of selective archiving with CHRONOS

* Data analysis:
CHRONOS analyzes the existing database and identifies inactive or rarely used data based on predefined criteria.
* Selective archiving:
The identified data is converted into an archiving-friendly format and outsourced to cost-effective storage solutions.
* Database cleansing:
The production database is cleared of archived data, which reduces its size and improves performance.
* Migration:
The now streamlined database is migrated to the new system or to the cloud. This process is now significantly faster and more resource-efficient.
* Data access:
Archived data remains accessible at all times and can be restored quickly if required.

Practical application examples

* Financial services provider:
A large financial institution used CHRONOS to archive decades-old customer data before migrating its core banking systems to the cloud. This resulted in a 60% reduction in the volume of data to be migrated and a significant cost saving.
* Manufacturing company:
An automotive supplier used CHRONOS to archive historical production data before migrating to a new ERP system. The migration was 40% faster than originally planned and the ongoing operating costs for the new system were significantly reduced.
* E-commerce:
An online retailer used CHRONOS to archive inactive customer data and old transaction records before migrating its databases to a multi-cloud environment. This resulted in a more flexible data architecture and lower cloud storage costs.

Future-proof data migration with CHRONOS

Migrating databases to new systems or to the cloud doesn't have to be complicated and expensive. With selective archiving by CHRONOS, companies can ensure that they only migrate the data that is really needed, while inactive data is archived securely and cost-effectively.

This approach not only offers short-term benefits such as cost savings and faster migration, but also creates a solid foundation for future data management strategies. Companies that rely on intelligent data archiving with CHRONOS can make their data migration more efficient, reduce costs and at the same time ensure that their data is always available and protected, even in the cloud.

At a time when data is the new gold, CHRONOS offers companies the opportunity to efficiently manage and utilize this valuable resource. By combining selective archiving and cloud migration, companies can not only modernize their IT infrastructure, but also find new ways to extract value from their data.

The future of data management lies in the intelligent use of technologies such as CHRONOS, which enable companies to be agile, cost-efficient and compliant with their data. In an increasingly data-driven economy, this can be the decisive competitive advantage.

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