DBSync

DBSync is a database conversion and synchronization tool designed to facilitate data migration between MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server. According to the vendor, DBSync is suitable for various business sizes, including small to large companies. It caters to the needs of IT professionals, database administrators, software developers, e-commerce companies, and healthcare organizations. By offering a user-friendly interface and a range of features, DBSync aims to streamline the process of transferring and syncing data across different database platforms.

Key Features

Automated Conversion and Synchronization: According to the vendor, DBSync automates the process of converting and synchronizing data between MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server, reducing the need for manual intervention.

Selective Data Migration: DBSync allows users to choose between migrating the entire database or selecting specific datasets, providing flexibility and control over the migration process.

User-Friendly GUI: DBSync offers a wizard-style graphical user interface, which the vendor claims makes configuration and setup user-friendly.

Wide Database Support: According to the vendor, DBSync supports conversion and synchronization between various databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, Percona, Windows Azure SQL Databases, and more.

Type Mapping: DBSync provides a type mapping feature that allows users to map MySQL data types to their SQL Server equivalents, aiming to ensure accurate data conversion.

Parallel Migration Engine: DBSync utilizes multi-core processors to speed up the data migration process by splitting database tables into multiple parts and processing them in parallel, according to the vendor.

Automatic View Conversion: The vendor states that DBSync automatically converts views from MySQL to SQL Server, eliminating the need for manual scripting.

Database Synchronization: DBSync offers synchronization capabilities, allowing databases to be kept in sync with update, insert, and drop synchronization types, according to the vendor.

Intelligent Error Checker: According to the vendor, DBSync includes an intelligent error checker that detects potential data integrity and referential integrity issues before migration, highlighting problems and allowing manual data type changes.

Command Line Mode: DBSync provides a command line mode, allowing users to run the software with previously saved sessions as parameters, enhancing automation and integration capabilities, according to the vendor.