Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
1 Data migration: what's all the fuss
2 Golden rules and super smart tasks
3 PDMv3 overview 
4 Creating a data migration strategy

SECTION 2: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
5 Project initiation

6 Key data stakeholder management and demilitarised zone
7 Landscape analysis
8 Business transformation plan
9 Data quality rules
10 Gap analysis and mapping
11 Migration design and execution
12 Legacy decommissioning

13 Waterfall versus Agile

SECTION 3: FAILING DATA MIGRATION PROJECTS 
14 Rescuing failing data migration projects

APPENDICES 
A1 Data migration strategy checklist

A2 Fields on a DQR document/form
A3 Mapping example

A4 PDMv3 process flow

About the Author

Johny Morris has over thirty years' experience in IT working as a programmer, analyst, project manager and data architect, and has devoted over twenty years to data migration as a consultant and project manager. He has worked for some of the biggest names in IT consultancy including CSC, Logica CMG and Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) as well as having been involved in large-scale migrations at Barclays Bank, National Grid Transco and the BBC.

Reviews

For any practitioner faced with the challenge of delivering a successful data migration, this book is an absolute necessity.
*Founder, Data Migration Pro*

The book Practical Data Migration by Johny Morris is essential reading for any practitioner facing a challenging data migration project. The book covers the most important theoretical aspects but is at the same time very practice-oriented and pragmatic. PDMv3 strategy is the basis for being able to complete projects in time and to budget.
*Executive Director, qurix Technology GmbH*

PDMv3 provides a valuable resource for project managers or IT practitioners seeking structured and consistent approaches to data migration, whether with regards to strategy, governance, data analysis, migration design, or testing. PDMv3 guidance, advice, and methodology, where followed, enhances the professionalism of anyone undertaking a data migration role.
*Writer, Research Analyst, Project Manager*

Throughout this book, Johny Morris provides practical experience-based guidance to both executive and practitioner on how to overcome the challenges of delivering a successful data migration. This edition updated to cover Waterfall, Agile and blended approaches brings this work fully up to date. An absolute ‘must read’ for any individual or team before starting or rescuing a data migration.
*Enterprise Data Architect, Expertechnix Ltd & Committee Member, DAMA UK*

Johny Morris continues to provide clear and honest guidance to anyone who finds themselves having to struggle with the complexities of large-scale data migration. The PDM approach has proved invaluable in guiding the data migration team at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
*Founder, Agile Health Informatics Ltd & Associate Vice Chair (Standards), BCS Health & Care Executive*

Digital transformation are impacting all organisation and a big part of the challenge is migrating from your current IT platforms and services. This easy to read book is the must have ‘how to’ guide on data migration for executives, data professionals and practitioners. It provides an accessible and easy to read guide that covers the many forms and dimensions to data migration programmes, from someone who has spent years on the sharp side of PDM.
*Head of Data & Analytics Architecture, BT*

This is one of very few books I’ve read that I have thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. Johny Morris’ style of writing is one I really adapt well too, a great mix of theory and experience with highlighted summary, risks and advice passages throughout. Over many years I have stressed the importance that PDM activity is owned and driven by the business, something that is overlooked when technology solutions are designed, tested and implemented. A ‘must have’ book for any BA or IT professional’s library!
*Lead Business Analyst (Banking Division), Close Brothers*

My first comments on reading Practical Data Migration were ‘AMEN’ and ‘YES’. The key differentiator of PDM from many other methodologies is the word ‘Practical’. Theory has a simple goal of migrating data from a tired old system to a shiny new one. Practical covers ‘user enhancements’.
*Retired (previously with BAE Systems)*

This book is THE authoritative guide to data migration principles and practices and an essential ‘go-to’ guide for anyone in business or IT involved in data migration projects. It is refreshingly jargon-free, and provides a systematic and proven methodology to address both the technical and cultural challenges of data migration.
*Principal Consultant, Global Data Strategy Ltd*

Whether this is your first or twenty-first data migration, PDMv3 will gives practical and experienced advice to improve the success of your data migration project. Johny Morris highlights useful tips, real-life experience and golden rules. An essential read for any manager or practitioner.
*Think Smart Limited*

Data migrations are infrequent, and expertise in this challenging but important field is rare. This new edition of a well-established book, updated to reflect technical advances, is indispensable not only for members of project teams working on data migration but also for their managers.
*Director, Andstrom Consulting & Vice Chair (Standards), BCS Health and Care Executive*

PDMv3 is the perfect guide to data migration operations! Its comprehensive coverage of data migration procedures and themes is incredibly structured and fluid. It is clear, concise, and deliberate in its delivery of what you need to know to move your data from one system to another successfully.
*Regional Operations Analyst, African Development Bank Group*