Plan Your Migration Startegy
In order to successfully migrate your data and alarms from existing iFIX or Advanced Historian applications into the Historian system, you should first plan out a sound migration strategy. Consider the following questions when planning your migration:
| Questions | Refer to section |
|---|---|
| How should I be adding tags to the archive? | Adding Tags to the Archive |
| Should I compress my data? | Planning Compression |
| In what order should I migrate my data? | Recommended Migration Order |
| Do I need any security rights to migrate my data? | Implementing Security During Migration |
| What if my data is being migrated into an already active Historian system? | Planning Migrations with Online Systems |
| Should I account for Daylight Savings Time or Time Zone differences? | Planning Daylight Savings Time |
| How long will my migration take? | Estimating Migration Time |
| What if my ADH archives have been moved around or I'm attempting to migrate backups of older ADH archives? | Registering Advanced Historian Archives |
| Is there anything I should do after migrating? | After Migrating Your Data |