DBMS/COPY Overview

Vendor: DataFlux

  • DBMS/COPY is a general purpose software. It translates and transfers data between over 70 different data management systems, spreadsheets, statistical software, ODBC, and other application packages.
  • UITS offers full support for this software. The UITS Stat/Math Center (812/855-4724 or email: statmath@indiana.edu)can answer questions concerning DBMS/COPY.
  • DBMS/COPY 8 is currently available on Windows/NT at the UITS Student Technology Centers.

DBMS/COPY Program Functionality:

  • Breadth of Functionality: Good
  • DBMS/COPY is a general purpose software. It translates and transfers data between over 70 different data management systems, spreadsheets, statistical software, ODBC, and other application packages.
  • Reliability and Robustness: Excellent
  • State of the Art: Good
  • User Friendliness: Excellent

DBMS/COPY Help Resources:

  • Network-based help: Poor
  • There is no local DBMS/COPY User's Group at IU.
  • Program's Help System: Good
  • DBMS/COPY have a help menu.

DBMS/COPY Program Availability:

DBMS/COPY Training and Support:

  • Document Availability: Fair
  • DBMS/COPY Users' Guide is available as reserve for reference at Business/SPEA library. Documentation is also available for reference at the UITS Stat/Math Center (email: statmath@indiana.edu, 812/855-4724).
  • Training Availability: Poor
  • There are no UITS coordinated training available for DBMS/COPY. Those who want to learn more about DBMS/COPY may contact the UITS Stat/Math Center.
  • User Group: No
  • There are no local user groups for DBMS/COPY.
  • UITS Consulting Support: Full Support
  • Full consulting support is available from UITS Stat/Math Center from 9 am to 5 pm (M-F) via phone, email, and for walkins. Appointment is recommended for walkin consulting. UITS Support Center, and Student Technology Center consultants might provide very basic support.