How to replicate database schema of database in Sybase to SQL SERVER

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I am trying to replicate the database schema of our test database which currently runs on Sybase(SQL Anywhere 16) to SQL SERVER. The plan is to copy all tables including the data they contain currently in our Sybase database into a database in SQL SERVER. Since I am new to Sybase I am still not clear how to do this. I tried using the Unload database wizard in Sybase and running the "reload.sql" file generated in our SQL SERVER instance but that has not worked.Plus I have spent several hours checking google for a solution but nothing good shows up. Any one knows any clue or ideas to point me in right direction

Posted 26-Sep-13 1:45am

Uzoma Umekwe

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Maciej Los · Accepted Answer · 2013-09-26T02:16:00

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Please, download, install and use Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant for Sybase v5.2[^]

Posted 26-Sep-13 2:16am

Maciej Los

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Uzoma Umekwe 26-Sep-13 12:18pm

@Maciej Los. I have downloaded it and when I try to connect to my Sybase database using the tool i get the following error "Unable to find specified provider.
Sybase Data Access Connectivity libraries were not found on the machine. You can install them from Sybase product media or download it from Sybase web site". I guess it is because i probably do not have ODBC, OLEDB Drivers for Sybase installed. I have checked sybase website and I am not getting any reasonable help. Please how can you assist me further?

Maciej Los 26-Sep-13 16:06pm

Here are the instructions: Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) - Missing Drivers[^]
sybase sql anywhere connection string[^]

Uzoma Umekwe 27-Sep-13 5:04am

@Maciej Los. I seem to be making progress based on the links you gave me. I have got the connection to the database but i still get an error collecting data. This is the error I get "Connection to Sybase established successfully.
Connection string: Driver=SQL Anywhere 16;DefaultDir=c:\Database\;Dbf=c:\Database\DataBase.db;Uid=Username;Dsn="";
Error collecting data. See the inner exception for details."

Can you point me in the right way to go please? Thank you

Maciej Los 27-Sep-13 6:43am

Have you tried to create DSN?
Managing Data Sources[^]
How to set up a linked server to a Sybase database server and troubleshoot problems that may occur[^]

Uzoma Umekwe 30-Sep-13 7:01am

@Maciej Los Although my attempt with SSMA was not successful I think I have learnt a few bits. I am going to put a hold on the task for the mean-time as my Chief Software Architect has advised that we carry on with more pressing tasks. Thanks for the effort to help.

Maciej Los 30-Sep-13 7:19am

You're welcome.