CYBERTEC Migrator Documentation
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Source Connection

The migration creation process begins with providing general information and source connection details.

General information

The migration name and description are used solely for identification purposes and can be changed at any time.

Source connection

The CYBERTEC Migrator functions by querying the schema catalog of the source database. This process requires a connection string, a username and a password. Alternatively, an Oracle Wallet can be used if configured.

Connection String

The connection string must adhere following format [oracle://]host[:port]/database_name[?parameter=value]

protocol optional string
Declares the DBMS. Allowed values: oracle
Default: oracle
host required string
The hostname or IP address of the target database. Ensure that the CYBERTEC Migrator can access this machine.
Default: none
port optional int
The port on which the target database is accessible.
Default: 1521
database_name required string
The SID or service name of your database.
Default: none
parameter optional string

Optional connection parameters. Multiple parameters may be split with &.

The following parameters are currently supported:

  • protocol (allowed values: tcp, tcps)
Default: none
Examples
127.0.0.1/pdb1
oracle://localhost:1521/pdb1
oracle://secure-host:2484/tcps-database?protocol=tcps

Username / Password

The credentials to be used with the connection string. The provided user must have certain permissions.

Verification

After entering all the required information, submit the form to confirm that the CYBERTEC Migrator can establish a connection.

Should you encounter an error during this phase, please refer to our FAQ.

Permissions

In order to function, the provided user requires the following permissions on Oracle:

PermissionReason/Usage
SELECT_CATALOG_ROLERead-access to the system catalog
SELECT ANY TABLEMigration of table data
FLASHBACK ANY TABLEMigration of table data at a certain SCN

Summary

The connection to the source database is now established, and the user’s permissions have been verified as sufficient. The next step involves selecting the schemas for migration.