Migrating from AM1 to CMSB

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Last Post: January 19, 2012   (RSS)

By matrix - January 13, 2012

I'm sure this must have been asked and answered somewhere, but I can't find it.

Is there a simple way to migrate (upgrade) a site from AM1 to CMSB? We looked at this and it seems like a formidable task...almost a rebuild. Hope I'm wrong.

Specifically:

1. Is there a tool for transferring data from flatfile to MySQL?

2. Is there a clean, easy way to make template modifications from one to the other?

Any help you can give on this subject is warmly welcomed!
:)

Thank you.
Happy Interactive Tools product user since 1999

Re: [matrix] Migrating from AM1 to CMSB

By matrix - January 17, 2012

Thank you, Jason.

We did understand those 2 steps. I'm working with another developer who is very comfortable with alternatives to CMSB, and he feels that if we don't have a simple way to migrate from AM1, it would probably be quicker and cleaner to use the CMS he is familiar with. I must say, to my dismay, his argument is convincing and I'll probably give in on this one.

I still swear by Interactive Tools products, but this migration project appears to be really starting from scratch and I may have to concede this one. I had hoped there were tools for this but I guess that was a little unrealistic. Time marches on.

Thank you for your response.
Happy Interactive Tools product user since 1999

Re: [matrix] Migrating from AM1 to CMSB

By Jason - January 18, 2012

Hi,

If you want to be able to compare time/cost, you can send an email to consulting@interactivetools.com and we can give you a free estimate. We have a lot of experience making the switch between these too systems. By the end of the process, we can having you site running form CMS Builder, and still looking the same as it did under AM1 (unless you want a different look of course).

We also have internal tools that we've created for this import process which cuts down on the time it takes.

Ultimately, you should go with which ever options works out best for you.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.
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Re: [Jason] Migrating from AM1 to CMSB

By matrix - January 19, 2012

Thank you, Jason.
Happy Interactive Tools product user since 1999