Hello everyone-
I'm new here.  I have recently started a new job with a small business.  I am not generally very good w/computers, but unfortunately am the best of our group.  In any event I am now the "computer guy." 

The business has been using Q&A databases during its entire existence.  We have bought Sesame 1.0 and intend to convert to Sesame.  First question- should we convert?  Q&A works fine for us, but we are worried that symantec no longer supports the product.

Assuming we will convert- how well do I need to understand Q&A in order to set up Sesame?  Should I learn how to design applications in Q&A and get very familiar with the program or should I be able to start from scratch with Sesame?

Any advice about these issues, translation isssues, or anything else related would be most appreciated.

Also am considering a training seminar with hammer data- has anyone had any experiences with them?

Thanks for the help!!

-Jeff

Hello jenglish

There is no correct answer for how to go about the conversions for all companies.  Each of them may need to be done differently.

I am one person who still provides support for Q&A in addition to Sesame.  So if you need help with Q&A while going through the translations to Sesame then contact me off line. 

I would suggest that you only do one translation at a time.  If it is working now, don't do anything to disable that.  Sesame does provide the ability to read existing Q&A databases so the conversion can go in steps.

But another thing to keep in mind is that Q&A is probably designed in "flatfile" structure.  It may have some "relational" structures using XLookups also, it depends on your original developers.  But Sesame will provide some better tools, and more of them with its hierarchical structure.  So it may be worth it to take this opportunity to start with a new Sesame structure vs. a straight translation and the need to make changes to that later on.

You may want to translate some Q&A databases as is,. but replace some of your Q&A databases with new Sesame databases starting from scratch.

I did attend a pilot program for the Sesame training sessions, and can say first hand that you will receive excellent training from Erika.

JEnglish,

If you are interested in the classes, I am currently trying to get a few more registrations for a session in Tampa for Jan 24-26.

(Yes, Spencer, you read that right. I found a good place in Tampa.)

To schedule the classes, I need just a few more registrations, and I need them by tomorrow. If anyone wants to go to Florida in January, go vote/register!
https://www.hammerdata.com/votesesame.php

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Didn't I just see you in Toronto? Why are you looking for New York?

At any rate, New York City itself is out of the question. The hotels are unionized to the hilt. I'd have to charge an absurd amount for the classes to cover the costs.  They won't even let me use my own projector.

Both New Jersey and Boston have been available for vote for quite some time, but not many bites. The vertical middle of the country has been most popular for some reason. Both the East and West Coasts have screamed that they want classes, but when it comes time to actually register, they don't do so.  Bottom line, I'll go wherever enough people register.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE DELIGHTFUL, WARM, SUNNY, FRIENDLY TAMPA, FLORIDA, VISIT: http://www.tampa.com/
JUST A HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP FROM ATLANTA, GEORGIA

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR HELP, CALL SPENCER (813) 286-8498

I'LL EVEN HEAT MY POOL FOR YOU!!!!

Ray,
You are correct!!!!!
It is a different Peter. Closest I've ever been to Toronto is Buffalo or a Ranger game vs. the Maple Leafs at THE GARDEN.

Peter, from NYC

Wildwood: Sorry, wrong Peter!

Spencer: Don't get too excited yet. As I said, I need a few more registrations and I need them today. Otherwise, I won't be able to do the Tampa classes.

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I don't think so. If you want to drop him a note, go ahead. Tell him to make sure people know that the deadline is upon us...