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30 Jun
Things To Consider While Migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2
Magento no longer supports Magento 1 because of the so-called ‘Magento 1 End of Life’. Magento 2, the updated version, features a completely new architecture, coding structure, and database design.
Although the newer version has a stream of added features and improved performance. Some eCommerce businesses are still in a dilemma to migrate or not. If that’s the case with you, keep on reading! In this article, we have created a detailed roadmap for successfully migrating from Magento 1 to Magento 2.
The migration process is not just any upgrade on Magento 1 which could be easily done via the admin panel in a few clicks. Since the entire process is not fully automated, it is imperative to work with certified Magento developers or a proficient Magento development agency.
Why should I migrate to Magento 2?
Although discontinuing support for Magento 1 and the risks to continue on unsupported software should be enough for migration. Here are some of the vital reasons to migrate to Magento 2.- Magento 1 does not have any new security patches, making your store open to cyber-attacks, especially as the code ages.
- Magento 1 will not receive any new features or updates.
- Unlike Magento 1 single database, Magento 2 has a split database solution.
Which Magento 2 Edition is Right for Your Needs?
Magento 2 Open Source — This is the free version of Magento 2 and is best suited for small business owners. It was previously known as Community Edition. Magento 2 Enterprise Edition — This premium version of Magento 2 is best suited for medium to large businesses. With extensive management and marketing options, this version is packed with numerous features of the open-source edition and more. Enterprise Cloud Edition — The SaaS version of Magento 2 will have the same functionality as the Enterprise Edition, but without the necessity for self-hosting.Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration Checklist
We cannot undermine the benefits of switching to Magento 2. However, prior to planning the migration, it will be prudent to keep the following considerations in mind.Make a migration strategy for Magento 2
Since the coding structures and database architecture of Magento 1 and Magento 2 are vastly different, therefore, it is far more difficult than upgrading to a previous Magento version. As a result, it’s better to jot down the entire process prior to migration. Examine the required functionality Analyze all the features and custom extensions in Magento 1 and remove reductant functionalities to trim the cost and the time of migration. Extensions and Code Migration Once you've decided which extensions to migrate, you'll need to make sure they're compatible. All extensions may not be compatible due to differences in architecture. You'll need a tool that can help you migrate custom code. It's possible that you'll need to have extensions and customized themes recreated as well. Data Migration While Magento 1 data must be in a specific format to be compatible with Magento 2 database table structures, the good news is that Magento 2 offers a data migration tool that does the following:- Checks for database structure consistency between Magento 1 and 2
- Monitors the data transfer process
- Produces logs
- Performs data validation tests
- Ensure that Google Search Console has both versions of the site registered
- Generate new XML sitemap
- Configure analytics
- Identify top-performing pages
- Crawl old site and monitor log files
- Configure URL Parameters
- Update canonical tags
- Complete site audit
- Verify site redirects
- Keep track of the log files
- Check the setup of robots.txt
- Validate extensions from third-party
- Monitor how new URLs are ranking
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