What is Data Migration?

Data migration refers to the process about moving data from one place, format, or system to another. This means data extracting data from the current system, transforming it, and then loading it into the new location (ETL) process. It can include-

a. Moving storage systems

b. Databases

c. Application

d. Entire data center

Types of Data Migration Strategy

Data migration can be categorized into several types based on the specific objectives and environments involved-

Storage/cloud Migration- It constitutes moving data from one physical/cloud storage to another, for example, an organization moves its data from on-premise systems to cloud storage.
Database Migration- This Involves transferring data between database management systems which includes not only data transfer but also schema conversion.
Application Migration- Transferring your data and its related data from one computing environment to another. It may involve both storage and database migrations as well.
Business Process Migration- Following a merger or acquisition, transfer data, and applications to improve business operations or support a new business model.

Stages of Data Migration

Data Assessment- Evaluate existing data infrastructure, identify data sources, assess data quality, and determine migration readiness.

Pre-Migration Tasks- Ensure the target environment is set, determine which data to migrate, and ensure data security protocol.

Data Transformation & Migration- Clean data and create data maps. Following this, transforming data into appropriate formats that is compatible with the new system.

Ongoing Migration- Continuously Test and monitor throughout the migration process to identify and mitigate potential issues.

Post-Migration- Validate and optimize the migrated data to ensure that the new system is performing properly. Perform necessary tuning and establish maintenance protocols.

How Do We Help?

Data migration can be quite a complex task, where you must ensure data quality, compatibility issues, security, and any other issues that might arise. This is where we come in, our data experts can help you with data assessment - from identifying existing assets, to strategic plans, and a robust data cleansing process. During the process, we utilize advanced tools to create a seamless implementation process. Moreover, after implementation, we provide the facility to train and provide any future assistance.

Learn more about cloud migration, and its types, and understand the best strategy that suits your business needs. Read here!