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Data Integrity During System Migration

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Problem

Scenario

You're planning a migration from one data system to another and need a clean way to move pipeline logic, historical data, and downstream dependencies without corrupting records or creating reporting gaps. You want a migration approach that keeps data trustworthy while both systems may run in parallel for a period.

Question

How do you ensure data integrity when migrating between systems?

What This Tests

  • ETL migration planning
  • Idempotent loads and replay safety
  • Data quality validation
  • Backfill strategy
  • Workflow orchestration during cutover