How to migrate data without breaking deep object dependencies
Moving data between systems fails when hidden third-party apps, undocumented user customizations, and deep record associations break the import order. This prevents teams from successfully transferring systems without losing critical linkages and system configurations.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Using existing migration tools such as Gearset, Copado, Serpent, or Flosum
- 2Writing custom scripts with the assistance of AI coding tools
- 3Hiring an MSP or specialized migration company
- 4Using third-party migration tools like MigrationWiz
- 5Conducting extensive inventory and testing periods
- 6Bringing in external training for staff adaptation
- 7guessing essential features and unexpected dependencies
- 8asking others who have recently implemented sales management systems for advice
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“the challenge is that we are very deeply invested in the Google Workspace ecosystem.”source ↗
“My main worry is what happens to the processes and departments connected to the CRM.”source ↗
“I have a bad feeling that we are going to repeat the mistakes of the past once again.”source ↗
“The biggest issue is maintaining record associations and moving the right objects in the right order. Dependencies can go really deep on objects.”source ↗
“The hidden SSO and third party app stuff is what usually bites you.”source ↗
“Users build things and don't tell us.”source ↗
Where this came up
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