Are you prepared to undertake the upgrade journey? Recent data indicates that a significant 47% of Drupal websites are still operating on the D7 version, surpassing all other versions in terms of prevalence. The impending Drupal 7 end of life is on the horizon, necessitating attention and likely an upgrade from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10. Are you fully aware of the risks associated with delaying this crucial upgrade?
The consequences of delaying the upgrade include:
To explore how Acquia and Code Engine Studio can facilitate a seamless migration, check our comprehensive services. The open source community offers an advanced migration tool (Acquia Migrate: Accelerate) to accelerate basic upgrades between Drupal 7 and 10. While AMA is open source and doesn't require hosting on Acquia Cloud, navigating the migration process can still be challenging. For more complex migration requirements, we recommend partnering with experts like Code Engine Studio, who can provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure a successful upgrade.
Acquia Migrate Accelerate (AMA) is a suite of tools designed to streamline the migration of websites from Drupal 7 to the latest version of Drupal. Unlike traditional upgrades, which involve lengthy downtimes and potential issues with live sites, AMA allows you to build and migrate your new site while keeping your existing site operational until the final switch.
Leverage the recently open-sourced AMA as your guide to the necessary system requirements and modules for Drupal 10, helping you to streamline the upgrade process. The tool scans your existing Drupal 7 modules and automatically recommends and installs their Drupal 10 counterparts, including necessary patches, ensuring compatibility and reducing manual work. With its user-friendly interface, even less technical users can easily manage the migration process through a React-based, JavaScript-driven UI.
To ensure data accuracy, AMA allows you to preview and validate data before finalizing the migration. This feature helps prevent data integrity issues and ensures a smooth transition. The comprehensive migration dashboard provides an overview of the entire process, including records imported, errors encountered, and the status of each migration step, giving you full visibility and control.
AMA also includes advanced error handling, with a filterable message console that highlights issues and suggests solutions. Its smart dependency management ensures that migrations occur in the correct order, minimizing errors and ensuring a seamless process. If any mistakes are found, you can easily roll back migrations, allowing for corrections without starting over.
Moreover, the module auditor identifies issues in contributed modules, while the content refresh feature ensures you are always migrating the most current data from your Drupal 7 site. This robust, efficient, and user-friendly solution minimizes risks and downtime, maximizing the benefits of upgrading to Drupal 10.
With Acquia Migrate Accelerate, you can confidently migrate from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10, leveraging the latest features and improvements while ensuring a smooth and secure transition.
Anyone in the Drupal community still running Drupal 7 can leverage AMA to facilitate the migration process. As mentioned, AMA automates much of the migration, making it faster and less error-prone. However, there are some limitations that may require additional support:
Helping you to solve the limitations
As an Acquia partner, Code Engine Studio (CES) specializes in providing the additional support needed for a successful migration. If you're considering a migration and are unsure whether your needs are simple or complex, Code Engine Studio is specifically equipped to help you assess the situation. CES provides aModules: AMA may not handle all modules seamlessly. You'll need to manage and update custom or complex modules. Custom Code Management: Custom code often requires manual intervention to ensure it works correctly with Drupal 10 and modern versions of PHP. CES offers a free detailed audit to determine the complexity of your migration, helping you make an informed decision about whether to proceed on your own or seek professional assistance. This preparatory step ensures that you understand all aspects of the migration process and your specific Migration Roadmap.
CES unique methodology includes:
Here is a simple roadmap to guide you through the whole migration process:
Theme Migration
Module Migration
Data Migration
With the end of life for Drupal 7 approaching, now is the time to plan your migration to Drupal 10. Site owners can benefit from the AMA tool, and additional support from Code Engine Studio can ensure a seamless transition. Don't wait until it's too late â start your migration journey today and future-proof your website.;
Ready to start your project migration? Schedule your free audit with Code Engine Studio and get started on the path to Drupal 10.
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