Efficient Database Migration

Industry

Web Development, Consulting

Technologies

Python, MySQL, MS Access, ODBC

Customer

Elevology – a US-based IT company specializing in web solutions and application development.

Challenge

The client needed to migrate data from outdated MS Access databases to a modern MySQL-based system. Traditional methods of exporting and manually uploading data via CSV files and phpMyAdmin were labor-intensive, time-consuming, and error-prone. The client sought an effective solution to prevent project delays and additional costs.

Key requirements:  

• Converting MS Access databases to MySQL format without data loss
• Quick turnaround to meet project deadlines
• Minimizing Elevology staff workloads

Cooperation

We developed an optimized automated migration process using Python scripts and ODBC connections. A significant challenge was handling Access DB tables with over 200 columns, which exceeded the limitations of InnoDB in MySQL. This required an innovative and non-trivial solution to successfully transfer and preserve data structure and integrity.

Our automation provided the client with a MySQL database fully compatible with their internal data-processing scripts.

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Results

Our tailored database migration solution enabled Elevology to complete the project in under a day—dramatically faster than traditional manual methods. By automating the process, we reduced labor effort by 80% and eliminated the risk of human error, ensuring complete data integrity throughout the migration.

This efficient and reliable approach not only accelerated delivery but also helped avoid costly delays and additional expenses for the client. As a result, Elevology achieved significant productivity gains and cost savings, demonstrating how streamlined database migration can deliver clear, measurable benefits.

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