Textbook in PDF format

This book provides a comprehensive guide to pre-migration activities which will arm you with knowledge and tools for an effortless transition. With guidance from experienced data migration professionals, this book takes an approachable, hands-on approach to pre-migration activities by offering strategies and techniques for assessing, cleansing and mapping data sets prior to migration. In this book, you will learn: Learn to define your project scope and objectives to meet the needs of your organization, while simultaneously understanding how important assessing data complexity and using quality metrics can be for making informed decisions. How to create an effective communication plan to keep all stakeholders updated throughout the migration process Why it is crucial for organizations to conduct readiness assessments prior to embarking on migration Automated data mapping tools offer advantages that speed up migration by streamlining processes. Furthermore, using such tools helps mitigate risks associated with data migration while assuring data security during this process. This book serves as not only a comprehensive guide to pre-migration activities but also as an evidence-based case study of their successful implementation