ATERAS' history has given us the ability to fully understand many vendors programming language at the true binary level, allowing us to interpret and execute the programming language natively within our own developer and end-user environment. The ATP™ solution brings with it a full development platform, enabling application documentation, debugging, dual run-mode execution, version control, and enhanced features beyond the original programming language environment.

If you're looking to move away from your current licensing agreement but want to retain your Natural applications in their current format ATP provides two paths:

• Mainframe: migrate your Adabas data to DB2 for z/OS and re-host the Natural applications in the ATP environment
• Off Mainframe: migrate your Adabas data to the Database Server of your choice (SQL Server or Oracle) and re-host the Natural applications in the ATP environment

Mainframe Solution

The mainframe solution involves converting your Adabas data and databases to IBM's DB2 for z/Os. This relational database environment allows you to continue using your mainframe resources to host your data and databases. The Natural applications are imported into ATP and run un-changed against the new relational database. Batch options include conversion of the batch Natural programs to COBOL running on your mainframe or re-engineering your batch reporting to utilize standardized reporting packages.

Off Mainframe Solution

The off mainframe solution involves a one-time conversion of your Adabas data and databases to Oracle or SQL Server hosted on an appropriate system. The Natural applications are imported into ATP and run un-changed against the new relational database. Batch options include conversion of the batch Natural programs to Cobol.net or C# or re-engineering your batch reporting to utilize standardized reporting packages.