Migrating AIX Workloads to Azure: Approaches and Best Practices

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Introduction

Many customers would like to migrate their AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) workloads to Linux in Azure to take advantage of the benefits of a Modern Cloud Platform, but wonder how to get started.  AIX is a UNIX operating system sold by IBM.  Created in 1986, it became one of the leading operating systems for IBM RS/6000, Power  Systems, PowerPC, IBM System i, IBM System/370, and even the PS/2 PCs.  Many popular software packages were created for AIX, and a substantial installation base still runs mission-critical workloads on AIX to this day.

 

With the rise of cloud computing platforms like Azure and the dominance of the x86 CPU platform, Linux has become the leading UNIX-like  operating system.  Also, Cloud Native Services are based on x86 processor architecture, so the migration path from AIX requires some refactoring.

 

The goal of this post is to categorize the different types of applications on AIX and explore the best practices for migrating them to Azure.

 

AIX vs Linux: What’s the Difference?

AIX and Linux share a common UNIX ancestry and use a similar approach for scripting and programming.  However, the differences in syntax and directory structure must be addressed during migration for an application to function properly.  By far, the biggest difference is the fact that AIX is based on the RISC processors (that is, IBM Power PC, IBM z-series, Sun SPARC), and most Linux systems are based on the Intel x86 processor.

 

RISC and x86 processors differ in endianness, a term used to describe how a system stores bytes in computer memory.  RISC-based computers are known as big endian systems, because they store the most significant (“big”) value first—that is, in the lowest storage address.  Most Linux computers are based on the x86 processor, which are little endian systems, meaning they store the least significant (“little”) value) first.

 

This is a fundamental difference but consistent across systems, so when transferring application data from one system to another, you can convert the data. 

 

Note: AIX is based on the UNIX BSD 4.3 kernel, but IBM has added enhancements. For more information, see the IBM Knowledge Center, which lists the major differences between 4.3 BSD and AIX.

 

Application tier: Java vs. native applications

To get started, it helps to review the two primary ways an application can run on AIX (or any UNIX system). The application type, Java-based or native, dictates the approach to migration for each category of software—that is, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or custom open source.

 

AIX Java-based applications

With the rise in popularity of Java-based platforms such as IBM WebSphere and Apache on AIX, many applications are built on Java.  When Java applications are compiled, the result is Java bytecode, a machine-independent representation that runs in a Java virtual machine (JVM).  These applications are portable, because the JVM provides a level of application abstraction.  An application that runs on AIX in a JVM can be ported with minimal changes to a JVM in another UNIX-like system , such as Linux, or even to Microsoft Windows Server.

 

The next thing to consider when migrating is the data.  Fortunately, data portability is typically more flexible. You can migrate data from one database platform to another in several ways as described in the next section.

 

Note: Like Java, other application runtimes create a compiled version that can be migrated to Azure using the same methodology.

 

Native applications

Applications that do not run in a JVM (or another application virtualization environment) compile to native executables. These types of executables vary based on the CPU platform and run directly within the operating system.

 

Native AIX applications do not run on the x86 platform.  You must recompile them, which implies that you need the source code.  If you don’t have access to it, one option, besides rearchitecting, is to run in an emulator on Azure.

 

Database Tier

The other component of any application is the data tier.  Many AIX applications use IBM Db2 as the database, while others use Oracle, IMS DB, Informix, or other databases. 

 

Since Db2 LUW (Linux, UNIX, Windows), Oracle, Informix, and IMS DB run on Linux, the migration path is straightforward.  You can install the target database platform on Linux, and then port the data using any of a variety of data migration tools. This option is a good choice when your database includes stored procedures and triggers.

 

Another option is to migrate the data to Microsoft SQL Server or Azure SQL Database using the SQL Server Migration Assistant.  Even if you cannot migrate your database (typically because of a dependency on the AIX system), some of the data can stay on AIX, and the application tier on Azure can integrate with it.

 

Applications and workloads on AIX and approaches for migration

Let’s take a look at the categories of applications that run on an AIX system and the different migration approaches for each. For more information, see the Intel a white paper on the subject, Migration from UNIX/RISC and Mainframe to Intel-based Solutions.

 

COTS applications

Also known as packaged solutions, these are applications that are purchased from a software vendor and installed on the AIX system. This category of application typically does not have the source code, because it is proprietary IP owned by the software vendor, as is the case with most PC software. You rely on the software vendor for upgrades, new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.

 

There are two approaches for migrating COTS applications:

  • Recompile. For native applications, you must have the source code to recompile for the x86 platform. Typically, this entails negotiating with the software vendor for the particular version you have installed. Many vendors are open to this approach.
  • Rehost in a Java environment. For Java applications, as mentioned before, it is possible to port the application to a similar Java environment in Azure. When porting from one Java platform to another, a best practice is to keep the environments as similar as possible. For example, if the source system is WebSphere, ensure that the target is WebSphere as well.

Open source and custom (in-house) applications

Assuming you have the source code for your open source and custom applications, you have more flexibility and options for migrating native applications. For open source and custom Java-based applications, you can use the same approach as with COTS applications.

 

Azure Spring Cloud

Every approach we have talked about up to now is based on migrating from AIX to a VM in Azure (typically running Linux).  Another option that became available in October 2019 is Azure Spring Cloud. This fully managed service allows you to run Java-based application in a cloud-native Java environment. You can then move beyond a traditional VM deployment to a more flexible and agile microservices architecture.

 

AIX-to-Linux application mapping

When you are migrating applications from AIX to Linux on Azure VMs, it can be very helpful to know if the application you are migrating is already available in a Linux version. Many are.

The following table is an alphabetical list of all of the AIX solutions listed on the IBM Global Solutions Directory as of this writing, cross-referenced with the Linux solutions. This can be very beneficial in helping you decide the approach to take.

 

Company

Solution

*Siberia Software LS

TSMExplorer 3.2.6

3rd Millenium

Brother-Eagle(R) Database Monitor for Db2 LUW V7.0.01

6w Systems

ddCharts

8020.NL Consultants B.V.

8020 Performance Management

8020.NL Consultants B.V.

eSurvey

Ab Initio Software LLC

Ab Initio Suite 3.3.x

Ab Initio Software LLC

The Co>Operating System

ACI Worldwide

ACI Acquirer 3.12

ACI Worldwide

ACI Interchange 3.40

Advanced Integrated Solutions, Inc.

ACORN (Asset Cost Optimization and Risk Neutralization) 1.2

Advanced Software Products Group, Inc.

MegaCryption

Advanced Technology Services Group, LLC

Galileo Performance Explorer Cloud Agent for Storage and SAN

Advanced Technology Services Group, LLC

Spectrum Protect Remote Support MSP

AFL International Consulting Staff and Services Inc.

ERP & CRM for SME or large companies, freelancers, foundations, and other ubsinesses. AFLICSS ERP & CRM is a modern and easy to use software package to manage your business (customers, invoices, orders, products, AFLICSS 7.0.2).

Alebra Technologies, Inc.

Parallel Data Mover (PDM) Release 7

Ashwood Computer, Inc.

FastBac DR - 'Disk-To-Disk' Backup Pre-Processor Solution

Ashwood Computer, Inc.

ForeMost ERP (Fund Accounting For Governmental and Non-Profit Entities)

Ashwood Computer, Inc.

FOREMOST ERP Software for manufacturers and distributors

Atempo

Atempo Time Navigator

Avada Software llc

Infrared360 Remote Hosts v 5.8

AXWAY SOFTWARE

Amplify Transfer CFT

B.O.S. Software Service und Vertrieb GmbH

tcVISION 7.0

BCC Unternehmensberatung GmbH

AdminTool - Identity and Access Management

BCC Unternehmensberatung GmbH

AdminTool for Connections Cloud / English

BCC Unternehmensberatung GmbH

ClientGenie - Fast, cost efficient and magical IBM Notes Client Management

*Siberia Software LS

TSMExplorer 3.2.7

4th Millenium

Brother-Eagle Database Monitor for Db2 LUW V7.0.02

6w Systems

ddCharts

8020.NL Consultants B.V.

8021 Performance Management

8020.NL Consultants B.V.

eSurvey

Ab Initio Software LLC

Ab Initio Suite 3.3.x

Ab Initio Software LLC

The Co>Operating System

ACI Worldwide

ACI Acquirer 3.13

ACI Worldwide

ACI Interchange 3.41

C4 Contexture AB

C4 Contexture for PIM C4

CA, Inc.

CA Aion Business Rules Expert

CA, Inc.

CA Endevor Software Change Manager (CA Endevor SCM) 18.0

CANCOM GmbH

cBackup&Recovery 2.1

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Auditor

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Batch Toolkit

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Channel Connection Inspector

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Channel Throttler

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Enterprise Security Suite

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Message Replication

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Port Scan

Capitalware Inc.

MQ Visual Browse

Capitalware Inc.

Universal File Mover

CFXWorks,Inc.

PaymentCardXpress Version 18.1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Cases Version 3

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Cross Platform Copy Version 2

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus DCL to Book Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus DCL to Load Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus DUKPT Library Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Editvars Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus File Tools Compare Version 2

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Orkhestra Version 2

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus PPM Sort Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Record Stream I/O Library Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Secure File Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Thistle Version 3

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Web Services Portal Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus xlatefile Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus Xscribe Version 1

Code Magus Limited

Code Magus xStream Data Change Toolset Version 1

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited

Cognizant Reverse Logistics Solution 1.0

CommVault Systems Inc

Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery for Linux

CommVault Systems Inc

Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery for iSeries

CommVault Systems Inc

CommVault

CommVault Systems Inc

Commvault AIX & DB2

CommVault Systems Inc

CommVault Data Protection for Oracle

Computanse AS

ASSET Faghandel

Compute (Bridgend) Ltd

SELCOPY PRODUCT SUITE V3.30

Compute (Bridgend) Ltd

SELCOPY Product Suite V3.40

Contemporary Cybernetics Group

Cybernetics iSAN-V series

Converge Acquisition LLC

Analytics Quick Start

Converge Acquisition, LLC

KeyInfo IBM Power Reseller

CoreMedia AG

CoreMedia Content Cloud for IBM Watson Commerce

CRM.COM Software Ltd

CRM.COM R14

CyberSafe Limited

TrustBroker Secure Client, for SAP SSO/Authentication & Active Directory integration 4.6.1

Data Advantage Group, Inc.

MetaCenter 3.12

DataDirect Technologies, an operating company of Progress Software Corporation

Progress DataDirect for ODBC

DataSunrise, Inc.

DataSunrise Database Security Firewall, Audit and Data Masking 4

Denodo Technologies, Inc.

Data Virtualization and Data Federation for IBM Db2 Denodo Platform 6.0

DFC International Ltd.

Online Service Scheduling 3.02

DFC International Ltd.

UCbyDFC 2.0

Dignus, LLC

Systems/ASM 1.95

Dignus, LLC

Systems/C Version 2.10

Dignus, LLC

Systems/C++ Version 2.10

DPS, Inc. (Data Processing Services, Inc)

DPS Flash

DREGER Consulting GmbH & Co. KG

D-BUSINESS Webshop Concept

DSAPPS INC

ProjectWare Dashboard for Rapid Process Automation.

EAM Software GmbH

EAM Data Management Tool – Universal EXCEL Import/Export, Mass Update/Delete for IBM Maximo, CCMDB, TSRM, TAMIT, SCCD and all other Products based on TPAE V 2.0

edcom Software & Consulting GmbH

edcom teamOffice QM Suite Audit module 3.x

Electronic Storage Corporation

UBD Universal Backup Device for IBM i Systems 2.0.10

Electronic Storage Corporation

ViTL Virtual Tape Backup For IBM i 1.13.0

Elinar Oy Ltd

Elinar Smart Archive for eGovernance (Elinar ARTO)

enChoice, Inc.

CYA SmartRecovery for IBM FileNet Content Manager (P8)

enChoice, Inc.

KwikWork Legal enChoice KwikWork Legal

EnduraData Inc

EnduraData EDpCloud 4.3.3

EnduraData Inc

EnduraData EDpCloud Cross Platform File Replication and Synchronization Software 4.3.5

Ensono, LP

Managed Hosting

ERI BANCAIRE SA

OLYMPIC BANKING SYSTEM (EN)

Extracomm Inc.

SecurEsign

Extracomm Inc.

SecurSearch

Extracomm Inc.

SecurTrac

Fair Isaac Germany GmbH

Siron Business Intelligence Suite

Fair Isaac Germany GmbH

Siron Financial Solutions

FairCom

c-treeACE V11.5

Feedonomics LLC

eCommerce shopping and product feed management

FircoSoft SAS

Firco Filtering Suite V.5.9

First National Technology Solutions, Inc.

iSeries(AS/400)

First National Technology Solutions, Inc.

SAP

Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH

openFT V12.1B10

Genius Systems Ltd

Predictive Operational Analytics

Gottlieb & Wertz, Inc.

Quest Case Management System

GroupSoft Systems, Inc.

GroupSoft HelpDesk

GroupSoft Systems, Inc.

GroupSoft ServiceDesk

HelpSystems, LLC

Advanced Reporting Suite

HelpSystems, LLC

Automate Schedule

HelpSystems, LLC

Network Server Suite

HelpSystems, LLC

Powertech Antivirus

HelpSystems, LLC

Powertech Security Auditor

HelpSystems, LLC

Robot Schedule Enterprise

HelpSystems, LLC.

GoAnywhere MFT 5.7

HORIZONT Software GmbH

IWS/WebAdmin DS - The Web Interface to IWS DS

Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd.

Huawei OceanStor V5 Converged Storage NDMP Feature Integration with IBM Spectrum Protect

IBS Bulgaria Ltd.

Open Business Integration

Infogix, Inc.

ACR/Connector 9.3

Infogix, Inc.

ACR/Summary (TM) 9.3

InfoSuite A/S

InfoSuite BI & Budgeting

INNOVATION Data Processing

FDR Safeguard Open Storage Suite V5.4 Lvl89

INNOVATION Data Processing

FDR/UPSTREAM z/OS Storage Server Server3.9.3/Client4.0.10

INNOVATION Data Processing

FDRSOS for use with IBM z/OS Distributed Data Backup ( zDDB) and FlashCopy V5.4/89

INNOVATION Data Processing

UPSTREAM/RESERVOIR Svr 3.9.3/Client 4.0.10

Innovative Routines International, Inc.

IRI CoSort (Big Data Manipulation) v9.5

Innovative Routines International, Inc.

IRI FACT (Fast Extract) v3.0

Innovative Routines International, Inc.

IRI FieldShield (Data Masking)

Innovative Routines International, Inc.

IRI Voracity (Total Data Management)

INTERCOPE GmbH

INTERCOPE BOX Messaging Hub

INTERCOPE GmbH

MessagePlus/Open - Universal Communication for Business Applications

International Software Company

E-GEN

International Software Products

DARSTRAN 13.0.2.0

Intersect Alliance International Pty Ltd

Snare - Enterprise Agents and Snare Central Server

Intersistemi Italia Spa

IBM Spectrum Protect Operation Report in PERL script 2.1

IONET

Workflow Manager 3.x

ISIS Papyrus Europe AG

Papyrus Adaptive Case Management Solution

ISIS Papyrus Europe AG

Papyrus DocEXEC 7.3

ISIS Papyrus Europe AG

Papyrus Software Platform for Customer Communications and Process management (English) 7.3

ITS akciova spolecnost

eBDX

Kabeus Pty Ltd

Kabeus Design Manager 2.0

Kabeus Pty Ltd

Kabeus VERS Manager 2.1

Kelros Ltd

kelros.sales for Linux

Leadcomm Comércio, Importação e Exportação Ltda

LEADCOMM Sensitive Data Protection and Governance v1.0 (en_US)

Leadcomm International LLC

LEADCOMM Sensitive Data Protection and Governance v1.0

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

VPSX

Lightwell Inc.

B2B Framework for IBM B2B Integrator

Lightwell Inc.

Lightwell Visibility Portal

Ligtas AB

DB Protection for MariaDB using IBM Spectrum Protect 5.0.2

Ligtas AB

DB Protection for SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise using IBM Spectrum Protect 5.0.2

Ligtas AB

DB Protection for SAP IQ Server using IBM Spectrum Protect 5.0.2

Ligtas AB

DB Protection using IBM Spectrum Protect 5.0.2

Lintel Software Consultancy Limited

INFOTRACE 3.60

M Systems International, Inc.

DaySchool 8.40

Magic Software Enterprises (Deutschland) GmbH

Magic xpi Integration Platform 4.7

MagniComp

SysInfo 10

Management Solutions IT GmbH

MSIT-EXIN for Exceptions and Investigations

MaxGrip BV

strEAM+

Micro Focus (US), Inc.

Micro Focus Net Express 5.1 WS17

Micro Focus (US), Inc.

Micro Focus RUMBA+ Desktop

Micro Focus (US), Inc.

Micro Focus Server Express 5.1 WS17

Micro Focus (US), Inc.

Visual COBOL 4.0

Micro Strategies Inc.

GENIO - Rapid Analytics for Big Data

Mid-Range Computer Group

Power Systems

Midrange Performance Group (MPG)

Power Navigator Version V9.0l

MPI Tech A/S

DocOut IPDS printing 8.1

MQGem Software Limited

MQSCX - Extended MQSC 9.0.1

MQSystems

MQArchitect

MS Technology, Inc

MST Raster Imaging SDK for .NET 3.2

Newgen Software Technologies Limited

OmniDocs 10.0

Nova Marketing Group Inc.

nCode, Canadian Address Correction and Lookup Software 11.1

Nutanix Inc.

Nutanix Acropolis Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

NXLog Ltd

NXLog Enterprise Edition 4.0

ObjEx, Inc.

ObjEx Program Call 4

ObjEx, Inc.

ObjEx Program Call 4.2

Ontracks EAM Consulting Ltd.

MaxEdit - Renames Locations, Assets and Other Maximo Records

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Accounts Payable 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Accounts Receivables 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Capacity Requirement Planning.CRP 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP E.D.I. Electronic Datra Interchange 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Express Turn-key Package 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Fixed Assets 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Inventory Control 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Job Cost and Project management 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Manufacturing Shop Floor Control MES 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Manufacturing Software 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Master Production Scheduling MPS 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Order Entry 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Payroll and Human Resources HRMS HR HRIS 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Payroll HRMS Time Card management 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Point of Sales (POS) 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Purchasing control system 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Software Cloud SAAS On-Demand Web Based Solution 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Supply Chain Distribution Software 8

OpenPro Inc.

OpenPro ERP Warehouse Management 8

panagenda GmbH

panagenda GreenLight

panagenda GmbH

panagenda MarvelClient

PDFlib Gmbh

PDFlib 9 9.2.0

PDFlib Gmbh

PDFlib PLOP DS 5.3

PDFlib Gmbh

PDFlib TET 5 – Text and Image Extraction Toolkit 5.1

Pelyco Systems Corp.

S&OP SmartSpreadSheet

Pelyco Systems Corp.

SmartSpreadSheet for the Enterprise SmartSpreadSheet

Pelyco Systems Corp.

webPUBLISH Control Tower for APS

Pelyco Systems Corp.

webPUBLISH Control Tower for JDA

Pelyco Systems Corp.

webPUBLISH Control Tower for Supply Chain Visibility

Pelyco Systems Corp.

webPUBLISH Control Tower(tm) for Logistics Visibility

Peripheral Vision Technology Ltd

Dynamic LTO Switch

Peripheral Vision Technology Ltd

LVD2HVDE SCSI converter

Phoenix Software International, Inc.

Entrypoint i4 15

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

CODE-1 Plus for Mail Efficiency 4.3

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

Spectrum Universal Addressing Module

Predictive Solutions Sp. z o.o.

PS ACRM

Predictive Solutions Sp. z o.o.

PS CLEMENTINE PRO

Predictive Solutions Sp. z o.o.

PS IMAGO PRO 5.1

Primeur Italy Srl

Spazio Data Secure Toolkit (DSTK) 2.7.0

Primeur Italy Srl

SPAZIO MFT/S Managed and Secure File Transfer for Z/OS 2.3 refresh pack 3

Pro:Atria Ltd

SFTPPlus v3.x

Productive Systems, Inc.

FLEXform Software

Progress Software Corporation

Progress DataDirect Data Connectivity Products

Progress Software Corporation

Progress OpenEdge 11.7

Protegrity, Incorporated

Protegrity Database Protector for DB2 7.0.1

Puppet, Inc

Puppet Enterprise

Redvers Consulting Ltd

Redvers Cloaking Device - COBOL Obfuscator 2.4

Redvers Consulting Ltd

Redvers COBOL JSON Interface 2.1

Redvers Consulting Ltd

Redvers COBOL XML Interface 3.1

Redvers Consulting Ltd

Redvers Compression Device 2.1

Remain B.V.

Project Management Workflow Gravity

REMEDI Consulting Company

REMEDI Framework for IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

REMEDI Consulting Company

REMEDI Solutions for Smarter Commerce

Repostor AB

Data Protector for Postgres using IBM Spectrum Protect 4.4

Repostor AB

Repostor Data Guard for databases using IBM Spectrum Protect V7.1.6

RES

Docet/EV 5.1

SAS Institute

SAS9.4 m6

SDS Software Daten Service GmbH

GEOS Release 7.7

SerNet Service Network GmbH

SAMBA+

Shibuya Crossing AB

Services-based Storage build on XIV 1.4

Silicom Corporation

Solutions for Advanced Business Improvement 1.0

Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.

Rational Services Practice - WebSphere App Solution

Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc.

Sirius Healthcare Compliancy Roadmap (HCR)

SOFTWARE AG

Adabas SQL Gateway 13.8

SOFTWARE AG

CentraSite 9.12

Software AG

CONNX Enterprise Data Access & Synchronization 13.8

SOFTWARE AG

Data Archiving for Adabas 1.8.1

SOFTWARE AG

ENTIRE Access for TCP/IP (OSX) 8.4.1

SOFTWARE AG

Entire Net-work 6.4.1 (MF) + 7.6.1 (LUW)

SOFTWARE AG

Event Replicator for Adabas 3.7.1

SOFTWARE AG

Natural Tamino Interface 9.1.1

SOFTWARE AG

Predict 8.4.1

SOFTWARE AG

webMethods JIS 9.2.2

Soluciones Tecnológicas de Negocios Limitada (Altiuz)

Altiuz Reports 4.0

SQData Corporation

SQData for Multiplatforms Enterprise Data Integration V3

SQData Corporation

SQData for z/OS V4.01

StarQuest Ventures, Inc

Client Access for UNIX OS

StarQuest Ventures, Inc

SQDR Plus

StarQuest Ventures, Inc

StarSQL v6

Stonebranch, Inc.

Universal Agent

Stonebranch, Inc.

Universal Controller

Stonebranch, Inc.

Universal Data Mover

SV Group d.o.o.

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) for application software Version 1.2

SV Group d.o.o.

SV Group Application Access Analyst (S3A) V2.2

SV Group d.o.o.

TaskQP Manager v1.2

Sybase Inc.

Sybase Enterprise Connect Data Access

Synergex International Corporation inc.

Synergy/DE 10.3.3

Syscom, Inc.

AIS+ EE Web Client 1.9

Syscom, Inc.

AnySourceImport (ASImport) for CM V8 - all platforms CM 8.6 and up

Systems Advisory Services

SASIT Cloud services on IBM Power

Systemware, Inc.

Systemware Content Integrator Version 6.3

Temenos Belgium s.a./n.v.

FCM - Financial Crime Mitigation V 201906

Temenos Belgium s.a./n.v.

STeP Repair V 2.7

Terma Software Labs

Terma Analytics 5.8.4

The aMod, Inc.

tcACCESS Version 10.1

The Dayhuff Group, LLC.

Dayhuff Content Analytics for Mergers and Acquisitions

The Dayhuff Group, LLC.

Dayhuff New Employee Processing and On Boarding

The Dayhuff Group, LLC.

Financial Communication Approval Solution - FoCAS

Thrinaina Informatics Ltd

InfraEasy – An Exclusive Project- Based Solution Software for the Construction and Infrastructure Industry 1.1

Tieto Finland Oy

Tieto Cloud on Power

TIMETOACT Software & Consulting GmbH

Connections Administration Toolkit CAT 6.0

TmaxSoft UK Limited

Tibero Tibero version 6

TOLIS Group, Inc.

bruAPP[tm] Universal Backup System Appliance bruAPP OS 2.12

TPG Technology Consulting Ltd

Intelligent Mail Barcode Encoder 2.2.0

Tributary Systems

Storage Director Version 5.05

Trimble Navigation Ltd.

eRespond 2016

UBS Hainer Unternehmensberatung & Software Service GmbH

XDM – Test Data Management, Test Data Provisioning, Automated Copy, Data Refresh & Masking for Distributed Systems - including Db2, Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL and VSAM/MVS. . 2.13

Unicom Systems Inc.

Macro 4 Columbus Document Warehouse

Unicom Systems Inc.

Macro 4 Columbus OM

Unicom Systems Inc.

UNICOM® Universal Gateway (UniGW®)

Uniforce

Alteryx plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

Guidewire plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

SAP Cloud Platform Integration for Data Services plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

SAP Data Services plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

SAP HANA Database plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

SAP Integrated Business Planning plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

SAP NetWeaver Java plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

Splunk plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

Tableau plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

Talend Data Integration plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

Uniforce

Talend Integration Cloud plug-in for IBM Workload Scheduler

UNIX Health Check

UNIX Health Check

USER Rendszerház Kft.

Integration Toolbox for IBM Spectrum Protect or for IBM Spectrum Protect for Data Retention 1.2

Valid Technologies

VSSA® (Valid Secure System Authentication)

Vanguard Integrity Professionals - Nevada

Vanguard ez/Integrator 2.3

Vanguard Integrity Professionals - Nevada

Vanguard ez/SignOn 2.3

Vanguard Integrity Professionals - Nevada

Vanguard PasswordReset 2.3

Visuality Systems

NQE 2.01

Vornex Inc.

TimeShiftX

World Programming Limited

World Programming System (WPS) 3.3.2

XORUX s.r.o.

LPAR2RRD: Free performance monitoring and capacity planning tool for IBM Power Systems 6.01

XORUX s.r.o.

STOR2RRD: Free storage performance and capacity monitoring tool for IBM DS8000, IBM SVC, IBM Storwize, IBM XIV, DS5000, DS4000 and DS3000 storages 2.51

Xtivia, Inc

Remote Database Administration (DBA) Support Service for Informix

 

 

 

Conclusion

Moving AIX workloads to the cloud can be a significant step toward datacenter modernization. Depending on the types of applications you have in your AIX estate, you can use a number of approaches for migration to Azure. The goal is to minimize effort and mitigate risks on the way to gaining the cloud benefits that Azure provides, such as flexibility and scalability. For more information about migrating applications to Azure, see Azure migration center: Linux migration.

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