Software Migration Process

A Software Migration Process is a software process that transitions software systems from one software version or software platform to another.

• AKA: Software Transition Process, System Migration Process, Software Upgrade Process.
• Context:
  • It can typically involve Migration Planning with impact analysis and resource estimation.
  • It can typically require Migration Tools including utilities and compatibility layers.
  • It can typically include Data Migration for database schemas and file formats.
  • It can typically establish Migration Timelines with milestones and rollback points.
  • It can often necessitate Backward Compatibility support during transition periods.
  • It can often require User Training for interface changes and feature differences.
  • It can often involve Risk Management for migration failures and data loss.
  • It can range from being a Minor Migration Process to being a Major Migration Process, depending on its change scope.
  • It can range from being an Automated Migration Process to being a Manual Migration Process, depending on its automation level.
  • It can range from being a Fast Migration Process to being a Slow Migration Process, depending on its transition duration.
  • It can range from being a Smooth Migration Process to being a Disruptive Migration Process, depending on its user impact.
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• Example(s):
  • Version Migration Processes, such as:
    • Python 3 Transition Process from Python 2.
    • Angular Migration Process between major versions.
    • Java Version Migration to newer JDK versions.
  • Platform Migration Processes, such as:
    • Cloud Migration Process from on-premise to cloud.
    • Database Migration Process between database systems.
    • Operating System Migration to new OS versions.
  • Technology Migration Processes, such as:
    • Framework Migration Process between frameworks.
    • Architecture Migration Process to microservices.
    • Protocol Migration Process to new standards.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Software Installation Process, which deploys new software rather than migrating.
  • Software Maintenance Process, which updates without major transitions.
  • Software Development Process, which creates rather than migrates software.
• See: Software Process, Software Evolution, Python 3 Transition Process, Version Control, Change Management, Backward Compatibility, Software Deployment.

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