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migration definition

In information technology, migration is the process of moving from the use of one operating
environment to another operating environment. For example, moving from Windows NT Server
to Windows 2000 Server would usually be considered a migration because it involves making
sure that new features are exploited, old settings do not require changing, and taking steps to
ensure that current applications continue to work in the new environment. Migration could also
mean moving from Windows NT to a UNIX-based operating system (or the reverse). Migration
can involve moving to new hardware, new software, or both. Migration can be small-scale, such
as migrating a single system, or large-scale, involving many systems, new applications, or a
redesigned network.

One can migrate data from one kind of database to another kind of database. This usually
requires converting the data into some common format that can be output from the old database
and input into the new database. Since the new database may be organized differently, it may be
necessary to write a program that can process the migrating files.

Migration is also used to refer simply to the process of moving data from one storage device to
another.

Deploying new computer infrastructure, software applications, a website or any other IT system
can be problematic and stressful. The potential for unforeseen risks such as down-time, staff re-
training and reliability or compatibility issues can prove very costly.

Legacy IT systems migration is the process of transferring data or programs from one computer
system, software application or website to another. This may involve physical systems migration,
when old hardware is no longer capable of meeting the needs of the system or if it has been
damaged. It may also take the form of software- or data-based migration, where files, data, users
and many other settings are transferred between systems.

One of the most common occasions for IT systems migration is when Nexus helps customers
with office moves and logistics or data centre relocation projects. Our team of engineers,
consultants, developers, project managers and training instructors can help you to minimise re-
engineering and create a structured deployment and migration plan that will ensure you
immediately take advantage of your investment, with the minimum disruption to your
organisation.

We have years of legacy IT systems migration experience and we can conduct a thorough
examination or audit and health check of your existing IT systems and processes before you start
down a migration path. The information gathered will help you to analyse how the changes will
impact operators, users and your computer systems and network infrastructure. We can
recommend the appropriate IT solutions, services or training from our portfolio that will
streamline the integration and deployment process.
Every part of your IT systems migration project can be planned and we supply a broad set of
project management services to cater for complex logistical migrations or the most basic
computer systems upgrades or software and website development projects. This process helps us
to collate all of the information you need to produce a project plan and systems migration
proposal that contains the technical labour resources, hosting, hardware, software and training
your organisation needs to successfully migrate from a legacy IT system.

Working closely with your IT team, we fine tune our deployment and migration proposals to plot
the best route towards a successful business systems upgrade or the installation and configuration
of new technology. Our IT systems migration proposals incorporate a clear definition of any
work that Nexus or the customer may perform, outside of normal working hours if necessary to
minimise any interruption of services.

When the migration project has been successfully completed we don't just leave you with your
new equipment, software or website. We document important changes to your administration and
management processes. All of the IT systems migration plans we produce include optional
training programmes, support and maintenance or managed IT services.

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