Drupal Migration & Replatforming Services

Drupal is meant for those who aspire to build ambitious digital experiences. It comes with features that support personalization, multi-channel publishing, supports de-coupled architecture and headless architecture that promotes content reuse.

While predefined templates and industry specific solutions are readily available with some of the CMS platforms, Drupal is meant for those who aspire to build ambitious digital experiences, that are aligned to their business needs.

• It empowers the users to leverage latest web technologies to create effortless digital experiences
• comes with flexible, reusable components
• ready to use themes
• Omni-channel, multi-channel and multilingual publishing and personalization capabilities

Drupal migration is the process of moving your website's data and content from an old version of Drupal, or from a different CMS, to a newer version of Drupal.  It involves transferring the content, design, and functionality of the existing site/application to stay updated, secure, and efficient.

Drupal, being an open source framework comes with both CMS and DXP capabilities which allows you to manage your experiences, application components, development, orchestration and infrastructure. In addition, Drupal comes with strong community support, it is scalable and secure. All these capabilities enable businesses to innovate and adapt quickly to the evolving business needs.

Running your systems on outdated versions of any software comes with risks like lack of timely security patches and core updates. You may be still using Drupal 7, but the later versions are versatile and offers regular feature and security updates. While Drupal 9 has its end of life scheduled towards the end of  2023, Drupal 8 has already reached end of life. Now, Drupal 10 comes with a modern updated codebase, which makes it one of the best open-source content management frameworks available in the market. Some of the compelling reasons for migrating to Drupal 10 are listed below:

• Comes with enterprise level security, with cleaner code base, as old/deprecated code and third party dependencies are removed.
• Stable version that offers scalability and flexibility with 7800+ compatible modules, including 200+ contributed modules 
• Easy future upgrades, as new capabilities and features are planned to be released twice a year. This leads to faster innovation cycles.
• Backward compatibility makes it easier to upgrade from Drupal 9 to Drupal 10.

A Drupal migration service typically includes:

• Evaluation: Assess current environment, audit existing content and analyze data sources to define the scope and requirements of the migration.
• Mapping: Identify the desired content types and relevant fields. Then map source and destination fields to correlate old database fields with new Drupal fields and perform data transformation. This is done to make sure that the data that is to be migrated fits the new structures.
• Data Migration: Perform incremental migration to production environment till launch to minimize disruption 
• Syncing: Ensure that the destination environment is updated and in line with the source environment through the process of transformation and synchronization of data.
• Verification: Ensure accuracy by testing global and specific use cases to identify and resolve any issues/bugs
• Launch: Deploy the migrated site and handle post-migration concerns

The duration of a Drupal migration can vary depending on factors such as the complexity of your website, the amount of content to be migrated, and the customizations involved. A migration can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. It is best to consult with a Drupal migration service provider to get a more accurate estimate based on your specific requirements.

Yes, it's possible to migrate from a different CMS to Drupal. You can use migration scripts or tools provided by Drupal core or contributed modules for importing content from various sources including other CMSs like Wordpress, AEM, Brightspot, Joomla or Magento. Depending on the source CMS, there might be pre-built migration modules available or you might need to write custom migration scripts. For a successful migration, we recommend enlisting the help of professional Drupal migration service providers to ensure a smooth transition.

Experienced Drupal migration service providers aim to minimize downtime during the migration process. They employ strategies like incremental migration, where they work in a separate development environment, coordinating with your team to schedule the migration during a low-traffic period. However, some temporary downtime might be necessary during the final stages of the migration to guarantee a seamless switch to the new system.

The cost of Drupal migration services depends on various factors, including the complexity and size of your website, the number of customizations involved, the migration service provider, and any additional services required. It is best to request a consultation or quote from the service provider to get a precise estimate based on your specific needs.