The InterBase Connector
Archive InterBase databases from Delphi and embedded applications at the point of retirement. Preserve transactional history from vertical and departmental systems in open, permanently accessible format.
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Embarcadero InterBase Archiving, Done Right
Archon’s InterBase Connector extracts tables, views, stored procedure metadata, generators, and historical data from Embarcadero InterBase 2017 through 2020+ environments, and archives them into open Parquet/Delta Lake format. Built for organizations retiring InterBase-backed Delphi applications, point-of-sale systems, and departmental databases.
InterBase is closely tied to the Delphi development ecosystem, embedded in vertical applications across retail, healthcare, hospitality, and government. As those applications are modernized, the InterBase databases often hold years of transactional, clinical, or financial records with genuine compliance obligations.
- JDBC (InterBase JDBC driver) extraction from InterBase 2017, 2020, 2020+; XE series
- Tables, views, stored procedures (metadata), generators, triggers, transactional records captured with full schema metadata
- Schema structure, indexes, and stored procedure metadata preserved
- Cross-table query via Archon Analyzer, no Embarcadero InterBase runtime post-archive
- GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX retention policy support
Capabilities
Everything You Need for Embarcadero InterBase Data Operations
Full Schema and Historical Data Extraction
Archon extracts all Embarcadero InterBase tables, views, and schema structures, preserving relational integrity and column-level metadata. No custom extraction scripts or database administrator involvement required.
Application Retirement and License Cost Elimination
Embarcadero InterBase instances retained solely for compliance data access are decommissioned after Archon archives the historical data. Licensing and infrastructure costs are eliminated while full regulatory compliance is maintained.
Database Migration Historical Data Preservation
Application migrations from Embarcadero InterBase to modern databases use Archon to archive historical data before cutover, reducing migration scope and satisfying compliance retention on historical records independently.
Compliance Audit Trail Support
Audit tables, transaction logs, and schema-level metadata preserved in the Archon archive satisfy GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX compliance requirements, accessible via Archon Analyzer without Embarcadero InterBase infrastructure.
Use Cases
How Enterprises Use the Embarcadero InterBase Connector
01 Application Retirement
Legacy applications built on Embarcadero InterBase are retired when organizations modernize. Archon archives the underlying database: schema, data, and audit records, before shutdown, ensuring compliance access without the legacy infrastructure.
02 Database Migration Historical Archiving
Migrations from Embarcadero InterBase to modern databases use Archon to archive complete historical data before cutover, preserving the full operational record in open Parquet format, independent of the migration.
03 License and Infrastructure Cost Elimination
Embarcadero InterBase instances running solely for compliance access are decommissioned after Archon archives the data. Licensing, support, and infrastructure costs are eliminated while regulatory compliance is maintained.
04 Compliance Audit and eDiscovery Support
Compliance audits and legal proceedings requiring Embarcadero InterBase records from prior years are fulfilled through Archon Analyzer, without database administrator involvement or a live Embarcadero InterBase instance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Connection Method | JDBC (InterBase JDBC driver) |
| Supported Versions | InterBase 2017, 2020, 2020+; XE series |
| Data Scope | Tables, views, stored procedures (metadata), generators, triggers, transactional records |
| Output Format | Parquet, Delta Lake, Avro, XML, CSV, TXT, TSV, Excel |
| Metadata Handling | Schema structure, indexes, constraints, column definitions |
| Transformation Rules | 1,000+ built-in; Embarcadero InterBase data type normalization supported |
| Retention Management | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX retention schedules |
| Legal Hold | Database and table-level hold orchestration with audit trail |
| Deployment | On-premises · Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) · Hybrid |
| Security & Compliance | TLS 1.3 in transit · AES-256 at rest · WORM |
How It Works
Up and Running in 4 Steps
01
Connect to Embarcadero InterBase
Authenticate via JDBC (InterBase JDBC driver) to InterBase 2017, 2020, 2020+; XE series. Archon auto-discovers all databases, schemas, tables, views, and stored procedure definitions. 02
Map & Configure
Define schema and table scope, data type normalization rules, and jurisdiction-specific retention schedules. Configure PII masking for GDPR compliance where applicable. 03
Validate & Preview
Run a dry-run against sample Embarcadero InterBase databases. Quality report flags null primary keys, data type normalization issues, and schema anomalies before full extraction. 04
Archive & Monitor
Execute full extraction. Cryptographic hashes and trusted timestamps applied per table. Data searchable via Archon Analyzer immediately on ingestion.FAQ
Common Questions About the Embarcadero InterBase Connector
- 1. Does Archon support Embarcadero InterBase without requiring DBA involvement?
Yes. Archon uses read-only JDBC (InterBase JDBC driver) extraction, no DBA scripts, administrative privileges, or custom extraction code required.
- 2. Can Archon archive Embarcadero InterBase without impacting live application performance?
Yes. Archon uses read-only connections with configurable parallelism and throttle settings with zero production impact during extraction.
- 3. How does Archon handle Embarcadero InterBase-specific data types during archiving?
Archon applies 1,000+ built-in transformation rules to normalize Embarcadero InterBase-specific data types into open Parquet-compatible formats with metadata preservation.
- 4. Is archived Embarcadero InterBase data queryable without the Embarcadero InterBase runtime?
Yes. Archon archives to open Parquet/Delta Lake format, queryable via Archon Analyzer, Apache Spark, Amazon Athena, or any Lakehouse query engine without Embarcadero InterBase.
- 5. Does archived Embarcadero InterBase data satisfy GDPR and compliance retention requirements?
Yes. Archon's WORM-immutable, cryptographically hashed Embarcadero InterBase archive satisfies GDPR Article 5, and applicable sector-specific retention mandates.
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