PC migration

PC migration is the process of transferring the entire user environment (e.g. personal documents and settings) between two computer systems.[1] The migration problem is often associated with the concept of Total Cost of Ownership where the requirement to migrate information is considered a "cost" in purchasing a new PC, similar considerations exist for businesses upgrading hardware/software.[2]

PC migration is required whenever one needs to move to a new computer (i.e. purchasing new hardware), or upgrade to a new OS. Because of intrinsic differences and strong OS-hardware coupling, PC migration is considered to be a problem for both consumers and enterprises.[3][4]

Some PC migration software (such as Zinstall WinWin) is capable of transferring not just settings and data, but also applications.[5] Other PC migration solutions (such as Tranxition) move the settings cross-version between applications because these vendors claim higher reliability.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Staff (1981–2012). "Definition of: PC migration". PCMag.com. Ziff Davis, Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Eric Krangel (12 February 2009). "Microsoft Terrified Companies Won't Upgrade To Windows 7". Business Insider SAI. Business Insider, Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  3. ↑ Rick Broida (21 October 2009). "Migrate to Windows 7--Slowly". PCWorld. PCWorld Communications, Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  4. ↑ JamesHolder; Jeff Schertz (6 August 2008). "Computer Migration problem". Microsoft Exchange Server TechCenter. Microsoft. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  5. ↑ Breeden, John (Aug 27, 2013). "Life after XP: Zinstall helps tame migration monsters". Government Computing News. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  6. ↑ Mackie, Kurt (May 6, 2013). ""Survey: IT Putting In Overtime for Windows XP Migration"". Microsoft Certified Professional. Retrieved November 6, 2014.