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Many businesses are switching to cloud-based services these days. If your firm is planning to make the move, you’ll need to migrate company data from on-premise to cloud storage. This can be a long and arduous procedure, but with the appropriate technique and right approach, you can make data migration a simple and easy-going project. So, let’s have a look at what data migration is and how it works.
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Data migration is a method for moving data from one system, storage, or file to another. The term typically refers to transferring data from an older system that is being replaced or upgraded, but it can also refer to transferring data between different systems in a single organization, such as when switching from one database server to another.
Generally in many organizations, data migration may be done for two reasons: either a new system has been built, for instance, moving data from on-premise systems to cloud-based infrastructure, or an existing one is going to be updated from legacy systems to new ones. In both cases, it’s necessary to move all company data over to continue using it for the business.
Data migration can be necessary because of changes in software and hardware, or because of changes in the company structure. It may also be necessary due to mergers and acquisitions, which often require merging databases from two companies into one.
The process itself can be complicated. How an organization chooses to approach the data migration will have a significant impact on how smooth the process goes, both in terms of cost and time. It requires a great deal of preparation, planning, and post-migration activities, but luckily there are tools available that make it much easier and faster than doing it manually.
The process of migration is usually driven by business requirements. It requires adequate planning ahead of time for smooth sailing. There are several different types of data migration.
Stored data may be migrated from one physical location to another or from a physical to a virtual infrastructure. For example, many businesses are migrating their storage systems from on-premise to cloud-based services because the cloud provides faster performance, is cost-effective, and is more flexible.
Often, businesses migrate their databases to adapt to new technology or business requirements. The database is not just a storage place of the data but also gives a framework for organizing data in a standardized manner. There are two scenarios in which database migration may occur, either a database management system upgrade or a move to a new DBMS.
Application migration can occur when an organization decides to change the application providers or upgrade its software to meet new business needs.
Data migration is a long, complex, and expensive process that requires careful planning and organization. Making sure that data migration goes as smoothly as possible should be one of the organization’s top priorities. Before beginning the data migration process, have all company data organized.
In most data migration processes, there are five key steps.
Identify what needs to be migrated, set data standards, define goals, determine how much time and resources are available for migration. It’s always beneficial to reduce the amount of data that needs to be moved.
Be proactive about backups. Before migrating data, it’s always a good idea to back it up. We never know what might unfold during the process. It also adds an extra layer of security to the data.
Extract the data that has to be migrated to the new system and transform it to the new system’s formats. Perform a quality check on the newly formatted data.
Migrate the data that has been processed to the new location.
Validate the data by running it through the new system. Provide post-migration support by addressing any issues that arise after deployment.
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In the past, data migration was an extremely difficult and arduous process that could take weeks or even months to complete. But with recent advancements in technology, it’s now possible to move vast amounts of data effortlessly and quickly with little cost or effort on your part.
When it comes to selecting a data migration tool, there are a few things to keep in mind.
There will be many decisions to be undertaken when moving a company’s systems and data. The most important thing for businesses to remember is to take time to consider what is best for the company and its future before making any final decisions on how to move forward with data migration.
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