As PowerDesigner approaches end-of-life, many organizations are rethinking how to preserve their existing models and modernize their data architecture.
This on-demand session demonstrates how to simplify that transition with ER/Studio, showing exactly how to import PowerDesigner models, maintain structure and metadata, and enable collaboration across your data teams.
You’ll learn how to:
ER/Studio provides a complete, enterprise-ready alternative to PowerDesigner—helping teams standardize, govern, and scale their data architecture with confidence.
View this web page to see more unique features of ER/Studio Data Architect that make it the best data modeling tool.
You can also schedule a personalized product demonstration with an IDERA industry expert.
ER/Studio’s built-in migration tools allow direct import of PowerDesigner models, preserving structure, metadata, and business rules, with no manual rebuilding required.
Yes. ER/Studio maintains complete model integrity during migration, ensuring relationships, constraints, and definitions remain intact.
The ER/Studio Repository provides version control, change tracking, and secure access for multiple users. Team Server extends collaboration through web-based documentation and impact analysis.
PowerDesigner will reach end-of-life in 2027. ER/Studio ensures continuity with ongoing updates, security support, and integration with evolving platforms.
ER/Studio supports a broad range of environments, including SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, and MongoDB, making it ideal for hybrid and multi-cloud data strategies.
