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Data migration as the name suggests is relocation of data from one position to another or from one format to another. Data migration can be partial or complete. Data migration is required when an organization has to upgrade its system. Some key terms in understanding data migration are * Legacy data means recorded information like database records, spreadsheets, text files, scanned images and paper documents. * Import data means the process of actual relocation. * Data cleansing means the process of preparing data for migration. For a successful data migration, data from the old system is mapped to the novel system. A very straightforward illustration of data migration is use of microfilm instead of using brittle newspapers. Several organizations are making use of data migration to upgrade their systems. But still there are many organization who feel scared to use this technology. One of leading consultancy Celona Technologies start focusing on data migration 2-3 years ago. But many of the employees involved with the project, find it complex and risky to rely on data migration. According to a survey 93% of telecom IT manager didn’t find it good at critical application level, 60% were confused about complexity and cleanliness of data, 47% said that their data migration was not on schedule and 33% feared that they can never complete their project. Data migration is sometimes proved to be a flop show for some organizations. There can be any number of reasons for data relocation failure. Some of the main causes are as following : Lack of requirement analysis : If the requirements of the novel system are not cleared with the recruits, then how can be project successful? Data system should focus on requirements for security, availability and recoverability of data. The system must be able to differentiate between significant and insignificant data. Lack of expertise in assorted storage environment : this can be another reason for the failure of data migration. No doubt an expert can understand the system well and reply the queries like compatibility of the innovative and old system, storage technology used, detail study of the product etc. In case an organization is lack of an expertise, then the project will definitely go into chaos. Financial problems : Sometimes a rigid budget can limit the expansion of technology. No organization can perform well in absence of financial backbone. Lack of capital is a gigantic constraint in the development of technology. Lack of a good replacement platform : A platform is the base through which the migration takes place. If the carrier of a very important data is not secured or reliable, then there may be a chance for data loss during the relocation of data.
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