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A glossary of storage networking, data, and information management terminology. To learn more about the SNIA Dictionary click here.

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migration

A movement of data or information between information systems, formats, or media.

Migration is performed for reasons such as possible decay of storage media, obsolete hardware or software (including obsolete data formats), changing performance requirements (see tiered storage), the need for cost efficiencies etc.

Context Categories:
  • Data Management

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