Decfloat datatype not supported in BODI / BODS

Recently I was working with a few DB2 UDB 9.5 tables and discovered that decfloat datatype columns were not recognized even though I had checked the option to recognize unsupported datatypes as varchar.

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Migration of a DW solution from Oracle to DB2

Recently we migrated an entire DW module from Oracle to DB2. And our ETL was done using Business Objects Data Integrator.

Below is a sequence of steps that we followed to migrate the entire solution (including data structures, ETL code and universe)

Assumption:
–>All estimates done for 4 DB2 databases, 3 federated systems, 62 tables, 33 indexes, 6 DI jobs, 110 data flows, 151 transformations, 16 SQL transforms, 34 SQL() scripts, 220 objects in 23 classes and 2 reports.
–>Add 20% time as buffer for unexpected issues.
–>Some tasks can be executed in parallel, while some have strong dependency on completion of previous tasks.

Work breakdown of migration and rough estimation:

1. Initiation & planning : 40 Hrs
Establish objectives and goals
Requirements gathering
Establish scope
Plan resources
Identify development environment

2. Assessment : 40 Hrs
Assess tool and technology needs
Assess and understand technical requirements
Establish technical guidelines
Finalize tools and development environment

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