Content Migration: A Crucial Component of Content Management Modernization
Content management modernization is a necessary undertaking for organizations that aim to remain competitive in the ever-changing business landscape. This modernization involves replacing legacy ECMs (Enterprise Content Management systems) such as Opentext Content Server, Opentext Documentum, Hyland Onbase / Alfresco, or IBM Filenet / Content Manager with next-generation systems like SEAL, a modern platform for content efficiency, compliance, and automation. However, one of the most critical components of content management modernization is the migration of content and associated metadata from the legacy ECM repository to the new generation platform.
Migrating content and metadata from a legacy ECM to a new platform can be a daunting task for any organization. The migration process involves transferring hundreds of millions or billions of documents and their associated metadata from the legacy system to the new platform without losing data or compromising its integrity. To achieve this, specialized tools are required to orchestrate the migration process, handle exceptions, report on progress, and ensure that the migration is completed within the scheduled timeframe.
One of the best tools for content migration is the StarMigrator Engine, a software platform that enables content and metadata migration out of Opentext Documentum, Opentext Content Server, IBM Content Manager or CMoD, IBM Filenet, Hyland OnBase and / or Alfresco, and other sources into SEAL. The StarMigrator Engine is a powerful migration tool that can migrate billions of documents and their associated metadata to SEAL, allowing the decommissioning of legacy ECMs.
Content migrated using the StarMigrator Engine can be accessed by other applications from day one of the migration process, without any restrictions added to the existing system architecture. The migration process is seamless and can be easily extended to decommission other legacy systems through custom add-ons.
Migration Scenarios:
Ready-made Connectors: The StarMigrator Engine enables content and metadata migration out of Opentext Documentum, Opentext Content Server, IBM Filenet and / or Content Manager, Hyland Alfresco, and other sources into SEAL through ready-made connectors (add-ons). The ready-made connectors make it easy for organizations to migrate content and metadata from their legacy systems to SEAL seamlessly. The connectors are designed to ensure that the migration process is completed within the scheduled timeframe, and the migrated content and metadata are not compromised.
New Content Sources: For new content sources that are not covered by a ready-made connector (such as Microfocus Content Manager, Unisys InfoImage, Mobius by ASG, ZL Universal Archive, etc.), StarMigrator Engine allows for an end-to-end content and metadata migration process in two steps. The first step involves extracting the content and metadata from the legacy system, and the second step involves migrating the extracted content and metadata (so called “migration packages”) to SEAL. Organizations can also develop specific add-ons for a new content source to make the migration process seamless.
Benefits of Using the StarMigrator Engine for Content Migration:
Content migration is a complex and risky process if not managed right. To minimizes disruption, downtime, and risk a specialized tool is required to handle the migration of billions of documents and their associated metadata, orchestrate the process, handle exceptions, report on progress, and provide a comprehensive solution. This is where StarMigrator Engine comes into play. Here are the benefits of using StarMigrator Engine for content migration:
Reduce Costs: StarMigrator Engine reduces migration costs by providing a comprehensive solution that minimizes the need for manual intervention, reduces the time and effort required for migration, and ensures that the migration process is completed on time and within budget. This reduces the cost of content migration, enabling organizations to invest their IT budgets in other business-critical initiatives.
Reduce Downtime: StarMigrator Engine reduces downtime by enabling organizations to migrate content and metadata from their legacy ECM to SEAL seamlessly. The migration process is designed to ensure that there is minimal disruption to the organization’s operations. This reduces the risk of lost productivity and revenue.
Save Time: StarMigrator Engine saves time by enabling organizations to migrate billions of documents and their associated metadata within a short period. The migration process is automated, and the StarMigrator Engine handles exceptions, making the migration process faster and more efficient. This reduces the time and effort required for manual intervention and ensures that the migration process is completed on time and within budget.
Ensure Data Integrity: The StarMigrator Engine ensures data integrity by ensuring that the migrated content and metadata are not compromised during the migration process (including hash verification at source and destination). The migration process is designed to ensure that there is no data loss, and the migrated content and metadata are accurate and complete. This reduces the risk of data corruption, loss, or duplication, ensuring that the migrated content and metadata are reliable and usable.
Conclusion
Content migration is a critical component of content management modernization. Without it, organizations cannot leverage the benefits of a modern platform fully. StarMigrator Engine enables organizations to migrate their content and metadata from legacy ECMs to modern platforms like SEAL seamlessly, with minimum disruption, downtime, and risk. By using StarMigrator Engine, organizations can reduce downtime, save time, ensure data integrity, and reduce migration costs. This enables organizations to improve content management efficiency, compliance, and automation, and take advantage of the benefits of modern content management platforms.