How to Migrate from Magento 1.9 to 2
With COVID-19, eCommerce has gone from gradually increasing to a runaway train shooting upwards. Lifestyles and purchasing patterns are rapidly changing and merchants are looking to align with their buyers just as fast. We continue with our commitment to helping all merchants during this time by providing content that you can actually use to be more productive and power up your online business. With an increase of merchants sitting on Magento 1 looking for guidance on how to quickly migrate from Magento 1.9 to 2.3, we are offering insight on how to migrate Magento 1.9 to the Magento 2 platform part of the Adobe Commerce Cloud.
Launch Magento 2 Quickly
If you are reading this article, we will lightly assume you already have somewhat of an understanding of the benefits of Magento 2. With M1 end of life approaching next week, now it is a crucial time to look at migrating from Magento 1.9 to 2.3- and quickly. Launching Magento 2 quickly (and correctly) doesn’t have to be a daunting task.
Here are several points to consider before starting your Magento 2 migration.
- Backup all the Magento 1.x store’s files, databases, and the folders required.
- Begin the data migration from a clone of your Magento 1.x store database.
- Decide what you need to remove or maintain moving to your new Magento 2.x store.
- Review your current custom code, extensions, and themes to ensure they are compatible with Magento 2.x and make adjustments if needed.
Your journey to Magento 2 can start soon. With Echidna, we help clients migrate from Magento 1 to Magento 2 quickly and smoothly. A successful go-live can be in as little as six weeks. Contact us to learn more.
Basic Magento 1.9 Migration Plan to Magento 2.3
The infographic below displays what a basic Magento 1 migration to Magento 2 would entail. During migration, the most common challenges to be aware of include:
- Data and image migration
- Performance issues
- Custom extension and theme compatibility
- Security configurations
Continue reading to learn about the Magento 2 Data Migration Tool...
Understanding the Magento 2 Data Migration Tool
The Magento 2 data migration tool was created to help efficiently move all of a site's products, customers, order data, store configurations, promotions, and more. Whew, that was an extensive list. So bottom line, it is an important tool. Many find it difficult to use the data migration tool correctly.
The M2 data migration tool is transferring the M1 database over to the M2 database based on a set of rules defined in XML files. The tool does just what it says, transfers data. Don’t expect themes and customizations to be automatically changed or migrated over to Magento 2.
The Magento 2 Data Migration Tool Supports:
- Settings: All website settings, websites, and stores going to M2 are supported. Most of the Magento data is related to the website and store, so this is important to go first.
- Data: This is the tool that will transfer your categories, products, customers, orders, wishlists, reviews, and just about everything else you can think of into Magento 2.
- Delta: This allows you to append new M1 entries to M2 databases with delta migration.
The Importance of a Magento 2 Partner
Migrating from Magento 1.9 to 2.x will put you in the position to succeed. However, we know that tools and technology can only go so far. In order to reach your destination and continually evolve, you should consider the partners you have by your side.
Echidna is committed to being our clients' expert in digital commerce on the Magento and Adobe Commerce Cloud platform. We strongly believe as a team that your success is our success. From working with you to shape your strategic vision, design exceptional user experiences, implementing the eCommerce technology, or continual innovation through managed services- we dedicate ourselves to your business.
With over 10 years of expertise in helping our clients succeed in their online operations, we are proud to be an Adobe partner. We continue to provide top-notch quality on a predictable schedule with affordable rates. Our international presence allows us to be there for our clients and ensure they can execute on their visions and overcome their toughest business challenges.
Additional Resources:
2020 Magento 2 Migration Guide
