# Migration from Unix (AIX) to Linux (Redhat) **URL:** \ **Category:** Forum\ **Tags:** Adabas-Natural, Adabas, Natural\ **Created:** [April 10, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910 "2025-04-10T13:23:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![snathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@snathan](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/snathan)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/1 "2025-04-10T13:23:02Z")
#### **Adabas/Natural** #### _Is there a comprehensive guide to the set of tools and processes for migration of Adabas/Natural from AIX to Redhat?_ #### _Also, should I have to migrate to the latest version of Adabas/Natual before undertaking the migration?_ ---
**Author:** ![Holger\_von\_Thomsen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/holger_von_thomsen/32/178_2.png) [@Holger\_von\_Thomsen](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Holger_von_Thomsen)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/2 "2025-04-10T13:56:13Z")
Hi, it is recommended to update to the latest version for AIX before migrating to Redhat, as it cannot be guaranteed, that all of your current fixes are available for Redhat, eventually only newer ones exist for Redhat. Therefore, please check which set of fixes is available on both OSes in the identical version. Regards, Holger ---
**Author:** ![snathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@snathan](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/snathan)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/3 "2025-04-11T12:26:03Z")
Thank you @Holger_von_Thomsen. Can you also help me understand the tools and the process to upgrade? Also how much manual effort is needed. Much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Holger\_von\_Thomsen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/holger_von_thomsen/32/178_2.png) [@Holger\_von\_Thomsen](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Holger_von_Thomsen)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/4 "2025-04-11T13:41:02Z")
Hi, unfortunately, I am no longer able to assist you here as I never have worked with Adabas & Natural, I was using the webMethods Suite for Integrations. Regards, Holger ---
**Author:** ![snathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@snathan](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/snathan)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/5 "2025-04-11T15:16:01Z")
Ok, no worries Holger. Hopefully someone else can help. I could not find any other online resources outlining the approach, hence the question. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![marco.araujo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@marco.araujo](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/marco.araujo)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/6 "2025-04-14T16:49:37Z")
Hi, Remember to read the release notes between versions. Also, check if you have binary fields in Adabas, so they should be converted when going to Linux. Regards, Marco ---
**Author:** ![snathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@snathan](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/snathan)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/7 "2025-04-15T12:39:24Z")
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**Author:** ![welchair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/user_avatar/techcommunity.softwareag.com/welchair/32/38674_2.png) [@welchair](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/welchair)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/8 "2025-06-06T19:42:14Z")
There are tools and steps commonly used for migrating Adabas/Natural from AIX to Red Hat. You don’t _have_ to upgrade to the latest version before migrating, but it’s strongly recommended to be on a supported version for compatibility. Key tools like SYSOBJH, SYSPCI, and ADACMP/ADADCU help move Natural objects and data. Be mindful of OS-level differences and test thoroughly in a Red Hat environment before going live. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/techcommunity/original/3X/c/d/cd19967bb605d28a72d77eb83a1cae22f3df2eb8.svg) [@system](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2025, 6:47am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/migration-from-unix-aix-to-linux-redhat/309910/10 "2025-12-11T06:47:01Z")
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