When a Migration Plan is required
Policy
Migration basics
A Migration Plan is used when a site move needs more structured planning before migration begins.
Who this is for
prospects with a larger or more complex site
customers whose site move needs more planning
customers who want to understand why some migrations need an extra planning step
What this article covers
when a Migration Plan is used
why some moves need more structure
how this protects the site move
When a Migration Plan is usually needed
A Migration Plan is usually the right path when the move is not just about page volume.
That may include situations like:
a site with meaningful search presence that needs to be protected carefully
a larger site with more structural decisions to make
a business with multiple locations or more complex page relationships
a current site that needs more detailed planning before the migration can be handled safely
Why this exists
The purpose of a Migration Plan is not to slow the move down.
It exists to make sure a more sensitive move is mapped correctly before the build and migration work begin.
A Migration Plan is not the same as Migration Expansion
Migration Expansion is for a larger but still straightforward move.
A Migration Plan is for a move that needs more deliberate planning because the site is more sensitive or more complex.
FAQ
Why would I need a Migration Plan?
Some site moves need more structured planning before migration begins, especially when the site is more sensitive, more complex, or more strategic than a standard migration path.
Do I have to figure out migration fit myself?
No. Your current site is reviewed and the right path is determined from there.