#054: Why Data Migrations Go Wrong (3 reasons)
Nov 08, 2023Every year many data teams embark on massive data migration projects.
Typically this involves moving from an outdated stack to a more cloud-based & modern set of tools and processes.
Unfortunately, far too often these exciting projects turn into a huge headache that leave you questioning if it was all worth it.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
So in today's video I want to share a few of the common ways I've seen things go wrong and share some thoughts on how you can avoid it.
Does this sound like your team?
What will you learn?
- 3 common struggles teams face during data migrations
- Why new tools aren't a bulletproof solution
- How to set your team up for success (vs failure)
Enjoy!
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