From Drupal 7 to Drupal 11

Introduction

My Italian Family, LLC, a renowned genealogy service provider helping individuals trace their Italian ancestry, faced a technological challenge. Their existing website, built on Drupal 7, was becoming outdated and lacked the latest features and security measures. With Drupal 7 approaching end-of-life, the company needed to upgrade to a more modern and robust platform, ensuring continued high-quality service for their customers.

The leadership at My Italian Family recognized that migrating from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11 required expertise in handling complex data structures, e-commerce functionalities, and custom code. They turned to OneCloud Media, a specialist agency focused exclusively on Drupal development and migration. Known for their custom tools that streamline the migration process, OneCloud Media had the experience My Italian Family needed to successfully navigate this transition.

The Challenge

My Italian Family's website was deeply integrated with complex custom code and e-commerce functionalities essential for their business. Their Drupal 7 platform had served them well, but with technology advancing, they needed:

• A seamless upgrade to the latest stable version of Drupal (Drupal 11).
• Preservation of all existing commerce functionality, including custom workflows that were critical for their genealogy services.
• A reliable migration of vast amounts of historical data without downtime or data loss.

The challenge was not just about upgrading; it was about ensuring that My Italian Family's online presence remained consistent and secure, while enhancing the website’s performance with Drupal 11’s advanced features.

The Solution

OneCloud Media deployed its proprietary migration tools, designed specifically to handle Drupal version transitions, to efficiently manage the complexities of the upgrade. Our tailored approach included:

1. Custom Migration Tools
   OneCloud Media’s custom-built migration tools allowed for an efficient transfer of all website components, including intricate e-commerce features and custom modules, from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11. These tools minimized downtime, making the transition smooth for both the internal team at My Italian Family and their customers.
2. Comprehensive Commerce Functionality Migration
   E-commerce is at the heart of My Italian Family’s operations, enabling customers to purchase genealogical services, reports, and consultations. We ensured that all transaction processes, user accounts, and payment gateways were not only preserved but also optimized for the new platform.
3. Custom Code and Module Management
   Migrating the custom-built functionalities presented a significant challenge. OneCloud Media worked closely with the My Italian Family development team to audit all custom code, ensuring it was compatible with Drupal 11's architecture. We also upgraded or replaced modules that were no longer supported, while keeping the core functionality intact.
4. Testing and Quality Assurance
   Post-migration, our team conducted rigorous testing to ensure that the website was fully functional, secure, and capable of handling high traffic volumes. We stress-tested the e-commerce functionality to guarantee that no disruptions would occur during business-critical transactions.

Results

The collaboration between OneCloud Media and My Italian Family, LLC resulted in:

• A seamless upgrade from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11, completed on schedule and without disruption to the business.
• Improved website performance, with faster load times and enhanced security protocols offered by Drupal 11.
• All custom functionalities and e-commerce features were fully migrated, preserving the customer experience My Italian Family is known for.
• Scalability for the future, allowing My Italian Family to continue to grow and enhance its services with the latest Drupal technology.

Conclusion

For businesses like My Italian Family, where the online platform is integral to the customer experience, having the right partner to manage complex migrations is crucial. OneCloud Media not only met but exceeded expectations, leveraging our specialized knowledge in Drupal and custom migration tools to deliver a smooth, efficient, and reliable transition. My Italian Family can now continue its mission of connecting people with their heritage, supported by a powerful and secure web platform.

If your business is facing a similar challenge with outdated Drupal infrastructure, OneCloud Media can help you unlock the potential of Drupal 11. Contact us today to learn more.