General Migration Task List Example

The following general task list shows typical migration tasks, with differing details for the install/load approach (install an new server, then load compatible dumps from earlier server) and one using the upgrade approach (run the upgrade program on the current databases). Your own migration task lists may differ in detail and order. The following general areas are covered:

See Chapter 4, “Plan: Writing a Plan and Getting Ready to Migrate” for more information on migration planning.