How the Agent Works
- Install the DataMeans Agent on a system with Sybase client access
- Configure the connection to your Sybase environment
- Select the schemas and tables to extract
- The Agent extracts your data and uploads it securely for conversion
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) is an enterprise relational database system now owned by SAP.
Why Agent Required
Sybase ASE databases run on enterprise servers that cannot directly upload data to the web. The DataMeans Agent connects securely to your Sybase environment for extraction.
What You Can Extract
- Sybase ASE versions 11.x through 16.x
- Tables, views, and indexes
- Stored procedures (documentation)
- Constraints and relationships
What You Get Out
DataMeans extracts your data into multiple modern formats:
| Output | Description |
|---|---|
csv/{TableName}.csv | One CSV file per table with all row data |
xlsx/{TableName}.xlsx | Excel workbook per table |
xls/{TableName}.xls | Legacy Excel format per table |
json/{TableName}.json | JSON array of records per table |
json/{TableName}.jsonl | Newline-delimited JSON (streaming-friendly) |
postgres.sql | PostgreSQL CREATE TABLE + INSERT statements |
schema/schema-graph.json | Relationship graph for visualization |
schema/er-model.json | ER model for diagram tools |
report.json | Structured extraction report |
report.md | Human-readable extraction summary |
How It Works
Agent availability: The DataMeans Agent is currently in development and not yet available for download. The steps below describe the planned workflow. To get notified when Sybase ASE support launches, reach out via our About page.
- Download and install the DataMeans Agent on a system with Sybase client access
- Configure Sybase connection credentials (interfaces file or direct)
- Select databases and tables to extract
- The Agent extracts and uploads securely to DataMeans
- Review and download your converted data
Planned Support
- Full schema extraction
- Complete data extraction
- Type mapping to PostgreSQL equivalents
- Foreign key relationship detection
- Large table streaming
Known Limitations
- Requires DataMeans Agent installation
- Sybase client libraries required on Agent host
- Stored procedures documented but not converted
Overview
Documentation coming soon.
This article will contain vendor-neutral technical documentation about the SAP Sybase ASE database format, including:
- History and background
- File format specifications
- Data types and structures
- Version differences
- Technical references
To learn how to use this format with DataMeans, see the User Guide.
Not available for hosted uploads. This system is read over a direct database connection by the DataMeans Agent, which is still in development. Contact us to plan a migration.
Can I convert SAP Sybase ASE databases with DataMeans today?
Not yet. SAP Sybase ASE is not available for self-serve upload, and support is still in development. Get in touch and we'll tell you where it stands and help plan the migration.
What will DataMeans convert SAP Sybase ASE databases to?
Once SAP Sybase ASE is available, exports will match every other system we support: clean CSV, Excel, JSON & SQL, one file per table, with a structured report of exactly what was extracted.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and are automatically deleted once your conversion is complete. Your data is never sold, shared, or used for anything else.