Content migration

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Content migration is the process of transferring information from one computer information system (IS) to another. The source or target system may be a web content management system (CMS), a digital asset management (DAM) system, or a document management system (DMS). Content may also originate from flat HTML files or application server formats such as Active Server Pages (ASP), JavaServer Pages (JSP), or PHP, in either static or dynamic form. Migrations are undertaken for a variety of business reasons, including system consolidation, compliance requirements, and organizational restructuring following mergers and acquisitions. They carry risks including data loss, broken links, and temporary loss of search engine rankings, and require careful planning around both content structure and metadata management.

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