Migrating data from Foxpro to SQL Azure

This guide walks you through migrating data from Foxpro to SQL Azure in a few simple steps using ESF Database Migration Toolkit. Simplify complex migration tasks and save valuable time with our streamlined approach.

Prerequisite:

Step by Step Wizard:

  1. Configure Visual FoxPro or FoxPro/dBase Data Source

    • In the "Choose a Data Source" dialog:
      • Select either:
        • "Visual Foxpro Database (*.dbc)"
          "Choose a Data Source" dialog showing Visual FoxPro Database (*.dbc) option
          Fig. 1: Visual FoxPro Database (*.dbc) configuration
        • or "FoxPro/dBase Free Table (*.dbf)"
          "Choose a Data Source" dialog showing FoxPro/dBase Free Table (*.dbf) option
          Fig. 2: FoxPro/dBase Free Table (*.dbf) configuration
    • File/folder selection:
      • Click the "..." button (Browse)
      • For Visual FoxPro Database:
        • Browse to and select your .dbc file
      • For FoxPro/dBase Free Tables:
        • Select the folder containing your .dbf files
  2. Configure SQL Azure Data Destination

    • Prerequisite:
      • Enable access in Azure server's "Firewalls and virtual networks" page
      • Add your client IP to the firewall rules
    • In the "Choose a Destination" dialog:
      • Select "SQL Azure"
    • Enter server details:
      • Server name: e.g., esf.database.windows.net
      • Port: 1433 (default)
    • Provide authentication credentials:
      • Username and password
    • Database selection:
      • Click Refresh Database to load databases
      • Select target database
    • Schema selection:
      • Click Refresh Schema to load schemas
      • Choose existing schema (dbo schema is default)
    "Choose a Data Destination" dialog showing SQL Azure configuration options
    Fig. 3: SQL Azure data destination configuration
  3. In "Select Source Table(s) & View(s)" Dialog

    • Select migration objects: Choose tables or views to include in the migration.
      Select Tables & Views
      Fig. 4: Select tables and views
    • Modify table structure: Click the ellipsis (...) button to access table options and schema adjustments.
      Transform
      Fig. 5: Do transform
    • Configure field mapping: In the Field Mapping options:
      • Customize destination fields (name, data type, default value, comments)
      • Select data transfer method:
        • Overwrite Table (replace existing data)
        • Empty Data (truncate before insert)
        • Append Data (add to existing data)
        • Skip Table (exclude from transfer)
      • Apply data filters before transfer
  4. Execution Dialog

    • Start migration: Click "Submit" to initiate automated data transfer from Foxpro to SQL Azure.
      Execute
      Fig. 6: Execute migration
    • Monitor progress: Click "Browse Log" for real-time migration tracking, including issue resolution details.
    • Save configuration: Click "Save as job" to store settings for:
      • Quick reloads of migration jobs
      • Command-line execution (use: dmtc.exe --help for parameter options)
  5. Finished!

    After migration completes, the toolkit generates a comprehensive report for verifying migration accuracy. You can monitor progress as the automated process runs efficiently. For any questions or feedback, contact us – our team is ready to assist.

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