FAQs About Migration

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and their short answers follow:

What is migration's purpose? To copy an object's definition from one model to another model.
Why would I need migration? Object changes and additions to one model need to be applied to another version of that model.
When would I use migration? To synchronize two model versions.
How do I identify objects to migrate? Look at the reports to identify candidates.
What reports can help me? Compare Aggregate Object Report and Trial Migrate Aggregate Object Report can help you identify candidates for migration.
The Trial Migrate Report can also help you identify conditions that require correction or change for successful migration.
How can I ensure a successful migration? Perform Trial Migration, take corrective action based on messages.
How does migration work? Objects you identify in one model replace their equivalent objects in the other model, if they exist; otherwise objects are added.