Migration testing
Our migration testing services
Functional testing
We help companies confirm that their software products correspond to requirements. We offer functional testing services (from smoke to regression testing) to check that source and target systems are ready for migration. During this activity, we preprocess data, ensure its accuracy and consistency throughout the entire process, ensure accurate migration, and provide effective post-migration software operation. In addition, we can help organizations verify the quality of their bespoke migration solutions and ensure their failsafe operation.
Cybersecurity testing
We help detect security loopholes and fortify the target system alongside migrated data against potential threats. We apply penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance verifications to ensure migrated software meets regulatory requirements (e.g. HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive business data. Such testing also helps confirm that migration didn’t generate new security gaps and ascertain that after migration only approved users can enter the system.
Performance testing
We help organizations make sure that no performance degradation occurred after the migration, especially if the new system should be able to deal with a significant surge of end users. We run stress, load, volume, and endurance tests to check that the end system can effortlessly handle the expected load during the transition process and accept significant data volumes without compromising the velocity of the workflows.
Acceptance testing
We assist organizations in confirming that after the migration the target system operates correctly and adheres to initial technical and business requirements. We apply real-world scenarios to verify all software features and check that migrated data is complete. We also make sure the transferred solution remains high-performing, robust, and compatible with other software.
Test automation
We help organizations speed up testing velocity, expand its coverage, and increase overall accuracy of the migration testing process. We implement automated workflows from scratch and apply suitable frameworks and tools (Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.). Our specialists automate end-to-end functional, performance, security testing, and checking of extensive datasets.
Compatibility testing
We help organizations detect problems related to adaptability to new platforms and ensure software efficiency within new environments. We run compatibility tests to verify how the migrated solution operates with new OSs, browsers, and hardware requirements. We also make sure that migrated data runs smoothly in a new database.
Migration testing at a glance
Pre-migration Planning
- Requirement analysis
- Definition of the scope, objectives, and success criteria
- Development of a detailed test plan outlining test cases, test scripts, and acceptance criteria
- Project risk assessment
Migration testing preparation
- Validation of the readiness of source and target environments
- Preparation of the data for migration
- Creation of test cases that would be used in testing
- Testing of the performance and security of data migration channels and source and target systems
Migration testing execution
- Preliminary tests execution to ensure the migration process works correctly in a controlled environment
- Testing of data integrity and completeness after migration
- Verification that all functionalities are working as expected post-migration
Post-migration validation
- Performing user acceptance testing (UAT) with end-users’ engagement to verify the application meets their needs and expectations
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Migration hurdles that outsourced QA teams can address
Data issues
If organizations need to migrate extensive data amounts, they can face data leaks, corruption, or problems with its structure and integrity. In addition, companies may lack reliable data conversion and transformation tools, which also increases the probability of problems with data.
Test environment problems
Inability to effectively perform testing on a staging environment that differs significantly from the production one or handle complex environment configurations can lead to missing software defects after going live and end-user churn.
Small test coverage
If project teams lack a comprehensive test strategy, including test automation for post-migration testing, they can face numerous undetected issues during and after transition procedure, missed deadlines, and accumulation of technical debt.
Budget overruns
Insufficient QA plan that lacks project schedules, distribution of resources, necessary QA activities, preparation of source and target systems, and risk evaluation can cause higher chances or rework and increased costs.
Lack of QA engineers
The shortage of experienced teammates with required migration testing expertise can result in insufficient testing scope, unmet quality gates, delayed project timelines, and post-migration customer dissatisfaction.
Operational downtime
The lack of correctly set up advanced migration testing approaches such as blue-green or canary deployment can lead to software disruption with lost profit, dissatisfied users, violation of regulations, and other probable setbacks.
Slow software speed
Inability to simulate real-world post-migration load, ensure efficient operation of the target system, set up effective work with data, and consider server configurations can result in performance degradation and prolonged migration timeline.
Compatibility issues
The shortage of QA efforts for forecasting, diagnosing, and fixing problems that can arise because of variations in the architecture of the source and target systems can lead to software crashes, higher maintenance costs, and integration problems.
Diverse threat vectors
Subpar testing during and after software migration can result in undetected security loopholes, issues concerning meeting industry regulations (e.g. HIPAA), and fines, leading to loss of users’ trust.
Issues related to engaging users in UAT
If it’s challenging for companies to bring in business users during UAT and they lack required expertise for conducting acceptance testing on their own, they risk releasing an IT product that doesn’t fully operate in line with their requirements.
Why a1qa?
Vast expertise
We deliver a suite of QA services to help companies of any scales close expertise gaps at one place, meet quality gates, decrease costs, and accelerate time to market.
Internal CoEs and R&Ds
We develop in-house testing tools and gather technical expertise, best practices, and trends to ensure the upskilling of our specialists and more effective QA workflows.
Proficient QA experts
We can quickly allocate QA engineers and managers to address any testing needs on your project and scale teams up to handle intensified workload.
International standards
We comply with ISO 9001, 27001, 14001 regulations to guarantee consistent quality, safeguard sensitive data, and promote eco-friendly practices.
10+ business domains
We’ve completed projects across software development, telecom, finance, and other industries, which makes us experts at overcoming unique challenges in each sector and ensuring high software quality.
Flexible pricing models
We offer adjustable pricing options to help our clients effectively manage costs and adapt their spending based on project complexity, timelines, or workload fluctuations.