Planning is the first step in any migration process, no matter how large or small. A week or four weeks of planning is not unreasonable.
Migrating is made easier with advanced planning. Joomla Migration Planning is a critical phase in ensuring a smooth and successful transition from one version of Joomla to another or even to a different platform. Whether you’re upgrading to the latest release or moving your site structure entirely, careful planning helps avoid downtime, data loss, and unexpected issues. From evaluating your current setup to preparing extensions and backups, a well-structured migration plan sets the foundation for a seamless experience and long-term website stability.
Just a couple of quick clarifications:
Joomla 1.5 to 3.10.x or 4. x is a major migration
Joomla core extensions have undergone a major structural overhaul.
All data, including the core content, third-party extensions, and the template, must be transferred from 1.5 to 4.x.x.
A minor migration is required from Joomla 2.5 to 3.10.x and 3.10.x to Joomla 4.x (or a mini-migration)
You can simply upgrade the Joomla core extensions (Articles, Menus Modules Categories Contact Weblink Newsfeeds Search) with a one-click update in the event of a mini-migration.
All third-party extensions, including templates, must be dealt with individually.
Two minor migrations from Joomla 2.5 to 4. x are required for the upgrade (or two mini-migrations)
There are two (2) mini-migrations required if you are currently running Joomla 2.5 and wish to upgrade to Joomla4.x.
The first will be between 2.5 and 3.10.x.
3.10 to 4. x is the second.
Check out Planning for Mini-Migration – Joomla 2.5 to 4.x for the Joomla Migration Service.
Requirements
Technical Requirements of Joomla 3 and/or 4 must be met before you can migrate on the same server.
Third-party Extensions
The core of Joomla is straightforward.
The complexity of a migration is exacerbated by third-party add-ons and templates.
Final Thoughts and Considerations
For both major and minor migrations, there are numerous factors to consider.
Migration from 1.5 to 2.5 and/or migration from 2.5 to 3.10.x is easier than migration from 1.5 to 3 or 4 if you’ve already done so.
If you’re currently running 1.5 and plan to upgrade to 4, don’t worry; you avoided two migrations in the process.
Your new Joomla 4. x website will be up and running in no time if you plan ahead.
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