Drupal 7 Migration

Originally launched on January 5, 2011, Drupal 7's support was extended multiple times beyond its initial EOL date of November 2021 due to its widespread use and the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

The end of community support for Drupal 7 means no more security updates, bug fixes, or feature enhancements! ...more

The cessation of official support introduces vulnerabilities, including an increased risk of cyberattacks and difficulties in addressing technical issues, threatening business continuity. ...more

The article emphasizes that staying on Drupal 7, which was released 14 years ago, limits compatibility with modern technologies and could lead to costly technical challenges. ...more

The blog highlights critical concepts like entity ID conflicts and high-water mark considerations. Notably, Drupal 7’s user and taxonomy term entities are revisionable by default, while in Drupal 10, only taxonomy term entities retain revision capabilities ...more

Remarkably, Drupal 7 will have outlasted both Drupal 8 and 9, which have already reached EOL. Despite its longevity, many Drupal 7 websites remain in production, raising concerns about the migration process for site owners. ...more

The post emphasizes the importance of preparation, such as ensuring both Drupal 7 and Drupal 10 environments are ready and understanding key concepts like entity IDs and high-water marks. ...more

Drupal 7’s End of Life in January 2025 urges website owners to upgrade or face increased vulnerabilities and performance risks. A blog by Position Global highlights migration to Drupal 10 as a chance to enhance security, user experience, and future-proof digital presence. Early planning and expert guidance can ensure a seamless transition and long-term success. ...more

The webinar features expert insights from Jesus Manuel Olivas, co-founder and CEO of Octahedroid, alongside guest speaker Rob Montero, a strategic technology leader, and Flavio Juarez, Octahedroid's content strategist. ...more

Morpht, a Drupal advocate, suggests this as a chance to rethink website structure, optimize content, and enhance user experience. For those considering their CMS options, simpler sites may explore platforms like WordPress, while complex, content-rich sites might still benefit from Drupal. ...more

The checklist addresses key aspects of the migration, such as evaluating module compatibility and ensuring content migration without data loss. It also provides insights into performance optimization, security preparation, and post-migration best practices, making it a valuable resource for both developers and site administrators. ...more

The migration process is intricate, and an inadequate partner can lead to business disruptions, data loss, functionality issues, and unexpected delays. To mitigate these risks, 1xINTERNET and Pantheon offer a unique approach, emphasizing a preconfigured Drupal 10 CMS built on over a decade of best practices. ...more