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Migration Terms and Clear usage 
We want to be to be clear in what we say, and say what we mean.  We don't wnat to communicate vague notions but rather specific ideas.  This means we need precision and consistency in our use of terms, in our vocubaulary and how we use it.


Usage: To convert is to change code from one programming language to another or data from one form or form or storage to another.  Examples:
  • Convert NATURAL to COBOL
  • Convert from IDMS to a relational DBMS
  • Convert from an ADABAS database into a relational database
    Usage: To .
    Usage: To migrate is to move, e.g., code or data, to an alternative platfrom while leaving it essentially unchanged.  So for example:
    • Migrate COBOL programs.
    • Migrate SQL data from DB2 to another relational DBMS, e.g., SQL Server.
    A: Break terms into sections by subject and give each section a subhead, such as Sales, Products, or Services.
    A: To
    Usage: To .