Practical Data Migration

by John Morris

Ensuring the success of data migration projects is crucial, especially if a business is looking to achieve maximum return on its investment. By following the best practice model devised by the author, a smooth and problem-free migration can be assured. The guide contains techniques and strategies blended with real-life examples and clear definitions of the most commonly used terminology.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 20, 2006

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John Morris, British mountaineer and anthropologist
John Morris*, history, humor
John Morris, Canadian curler
John Morris*, author Inside Job
John Morris, author Fifteen Seconds
John Morris*, humor and cookbooks
John Morris, church history
John Morris*, thrillers
John Morris*, Christian author and evangelist

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Reviews

[Stephen Damm · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you find yourself in a position to need to know about data migration, this is an excellent resource and an excellent on-the-desk reference book. Which is good, since there aren't a lot of books on the topic that I could find.

It presents a solid framework with definite, discrete tasks that build on each other, but can be employed independently.

[Paul Pryce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really useful text. Much to help unpick a tricky migration project. Have used the lessons since and wish I knew about the Golden Rules before.

[Danial Kalbasi · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's the worse technical book I ever read. Lousy english, no actual content and just bragging.

[Colin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second edition, updated with changes in the industry in the last few years, and clearly working towards a more concrete, unified methodology. The introduction of new terms and a mapped out process flow perhaps points to some sort of certification process being licensed in the future, but otherwise I don't think there's a tremendous amount to surprise the battle-hardened practitioner of version 1's modus operandi.

[Colin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely your go-to guide if you want to know how to survive a data migration project. When it says "Practical" it really means it - it's real hands-on, dirt-under-the-finger-nails stuff. I've taken notes and applied some of the tips to my own situation.