Automated Application Conversion
Do you need to convert your COBOL application to Java? In this case, Ispirer products will be the perfect solution for your project!
Human-written code in each project has its own specifics, therefore, it is difficult to obtain a high level of its automatic conversion. But this is not a problem for us, because the main advantage of Ispirer MnMTK is the ability to customize it for your migration project. As a result, you completely get rid of the old technology with all its downsides, and get a new application without any middleware used afterwards.
How it Works
Ispirer Migration and Modernization Toolkit (Ispirer MnMTK)
Automatic conversion of COBOL to Java with the help of our tool makes it possible to significantly reduce the time and expenses as compared to manual rewriting of the application. The following approach allows to ensure high quality of automatic conversion:
1. Preliminary Stage
The stage is carried out to determine the current conversion level of Ispirer MnMTK. The level of conversion depends on the complexity of the source code and the requirements for the target application. You can independently perform the analysis of the source code of your COBOL application, as well as try to convert it to Java using the demo license. Besides, our experts can perform the source code analysis and provide you with examples of its conversion.
If your application is quite specific and large, we recommend to perform PoC in order to determine the maximum level of automatic conversion of your project.
As a result, we will find out whether the extension stage is required or you can directly proceed to the conversion.
2. Ispirer MnMTK Extension Stages
If this stage is necessary, we will perform the extension to thoroughly prepare the toolkit for the entire conversion according to your project requirements. We will take a part of a representative code, which amounts ussually to ~100,000 lines. The Ispirer technical team will add all the neccessary conversion rules into the tool in order to achieve as high as possible level of automation or even to get compilable result. As a delivery, we will provide conversion results of the scope of this Extension Stage. The customer will get the tool customized according to their specific project needs and ready for the next migration stage.
3. Use of Ispirer MnMTK
At this stage, you perform the conversion yourself. As to pricing, we apply project-based licensing. Prices depend on its scope and duration. Besides, the license includes support. If necessary, the conversion may be further improved even at this stage. As a result, Extension Requests, each of which is processed within 1-3 business days, are added to the license. Our experts recommend the optimal number of requests considering the complexity and requirements of your project.
Ispirer MnMTK 2017
COBOL to Java
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Ispirer Migration and Modernization Service (Ispirer Service)
Our experienced team can provide you with a turnkey migration service and convert your entire COBOL application to Java, delivering you a ready-to-use application in due time. Our responsibilities include not only professional analysis, assessment, performance and testing of your migration, but also services such as adding new or changing existing functionality of the application.
If you want to get an intermediate result of the converted COBOL code in the Java language, the Ispirer team will be glad to provide you with a basic migration service. As a result, you will get code that is optimized to the compilable level. Further, you will have to independently bring the application to a fully functional state in accordance with your requirements.
You are free to choose a preferred option. Nevertheless, we can provide an estimate both the Tool and the Service, and give professional advice.
Conversion Overview
Ispirer MnMTK automatically converts COBOL to Java, considering the specifics of these languages. As the result of the conversion, Java class is generated for each source file (.cbl, .cob, .cpy). The class name is formed from the PROGRAM-ID specified in the Identification division, taking into account the camelCase rule of the Java language. Variables from the Data division are migrated to class variables, and paragraphs from the Procedure division are migrated to class methods. When using structures in COBOL, additional classes are formed for them in Java.
Besides, our tool processes COPY and INCLUDE clauses, creating a class object derived from the conversion of the header file. At the same time, dependencies and data types used in the header files are automatically taken into account.
In order to achieve a high level of automation and get maintainable code, we have developed a special Java framework, which is used by the conversion results.
Variable Conversion
Ispirer MnMTK automatically converts all COBOL data types, taking into account PICTURE (PIC) and USAGE clauses. For exact data type matching, we use generic Java classes.
Code Conversion
Each paragraph is converted to the class method. At the same time, the call and completion of each method automatically consider the possibility of using PERFORM and GO TO statements. COBOL statements and functions, which do not have analogues in Java, are converted to the class methods of our framework.
Working with Database
Database access in the COBOL application can be converted to JDBC or Hibernate. In addition, if the Java application needs to work with another database, you can convert the embedded SQL, as well as the database itself. You can learn more about database migration using Ispirer MnMTK in a special section of our site.
Working with Files
Ispirer Migration and Modernization Toolkit supports conversion of files of all three types: sequential, indexed and relative. As a result, file algorithms are automatically moved from COBOL to Java without changes.
Ispirer is glad to help you convert your application from COBOL to Java. We support conversion of the various COBOL dialects:
- Micro Focus СOBOL
- Realia COBOL
- ACUCOBOL-GT
- COBOL-IT
- IBM COBOL
- Fujitsu COBOL
- Enterprise COBOL
- HP COBOL
- GnuCOBOL
- Microsoft COBOL
- COBOL/II
- OS/VS COBOL
- isCOBOL
- COBOL/400
- ANSI COBOL
- Hitachi COBOL
COBOL to Java Conversion Demo
Check out how Ispirer MnMTK automatically converts COBOL to Java application.
Drop us a line, if you have any business inquiries or questions regarding your COBOL to Java conversion project. Ispirer experts will demonstrate our solutions and answer any questions you may have!
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Ispirer MnMTK
Reach the maximum level of automation and quality of your conversion with the help of Ispirer Migration and Modernization Toolkit! Based on your requirements, the Ispirer team will process all extension requests for your COBOL to Java conversion project. We offer several types of Ispirer MnMTK licenses, among which you will find the one that is suitable for you. Each conversion project is considered and discussed separately, prices depend on its scope, duration and complexity.
Ispirer Service
If you don't want to involve your own resources to move the COBOL application to Java, get Ispirer Migration and Modernization Service and we will deliver you an operational and high-quality end-result on time and at a reasonable price. Apart from professional Analysis, Evaluation, Performance and Testing of your migration, we also provide such services as Code Refactoring, Changing Functionality, and Adding Extra Functionality. Each conversion project is reviewed and discussed separately and the final price is a subject to negotiation.
Benefits You Get
Conversion Automation
Automation will definitely facilitate the conversion, the manual work after the process will be significantly reduced.
Flexible Pricing
You pay for only what you need: pricing depends on the scope, complexity and duration of your conversion project.
Use of Modern Technology
You get an intelligent and maintainable code, and immediately start enjoying the benefits of new technologies.
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