Sitecore to AEM cloud migration reference implementation

[BhanuRu]

Hey everyone, 

We have received a new requirement from a new client to migrate their sitecore content (majorly blogs) to AEM as a cloud service.

Found this useful thread[0] but client didn't purchas DITA or Guides so wont be relevant.

Looking for any guidance/reference implementations to migrate blog data into AEM sites?

[0] - https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-experience-manager/aem-migration-legacy-sitec... 

[EstebanBustamante]

Hi, 

I think the answer will be mostly the same as the link you provided, I'll rephrase it but essentially it is the same:

1. Data Analysis and Mapping

Start by identifying and categorizing the blog content, including posts, images, metadata, and tags. It’s crucial to review the structure of the content, such as templates and fields, to determine how they will map to AEM’s structure. Additionally, estimating the volume of content to be migrated is essential, as it will help guide the migration approach and planning.

2. Create AEM Structures

Next, set up AEM as a Cloud Service by creating the corresponding content models for blog posts, images, and metadata within AEM. You’ll also need to develop the necessary templates and components that align with Sitecore’s structure to ensure consistency between the two platforms.

3. Migration Method

For smaller migrations, manual copying and pasting of content from Sitecore into AEM may be sufficient. However, for larger volumes of content, an automated approach is typically more efficient. This can involve extracting Sitecore data through an API or export and then pushing it into AEM using its REST API or CRX/DE for more advanced content management. You can also use groovy script (you can reference the resources from my other reply) or other method to ingest volumes of data into AEM such as ACS Commons Data Importer: https://adobe-consulting-services.github.io/acs-aem-commons/features/mcp-tools/data-importer/index.h...

4. Update Links

After migrating content and media, ensure all internal links are updated to reflect the new AEM URLs. 

5. Test & Validate

Finally, perform thorough testing and validation

Hope this helps

 

[narendragandhi · Accepted solution]

Hi @BhanuRu 

Along with what @EstebanBustamante has mentioned in terms of the key considerations, also refer this skill exchange video - https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/events/the-skill-exchange-recordings/aem/aug2023/develope... for additional insights.

Hope this helps!

Narendra