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Last modified by Alex Cotiugă on 2026/05/12 13:02
XWiki migration services

Migrate knowledge into XWiki with structure and continuity

Move content from Confluence, SharePoint, MediaWiki, file-based documentation or legacy systems into XWiki while preserving usability, structure and long-term maintainability.

We help organizations plan and execute migrations that go beyond copying pages: hierarchy, attachments, links, permissions, metadata, macros, templates and redirects all need to be considered.

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A migration is more than moving pages

Documentation platforms usually contain years of accumulated knowledge, links, attachments, permissions, templates and habits. A successful migration should preserve what matters while improving how the knowledge is organized and maintained in XWiki.

Preserve structure

Keep spaces, hierarchies, navigation and page relationships understandable after the move.

  • Space and page hierarchy mapping
  • Navigation and landing page planning
  • Related content and category structure

Protect continuity

Reduce disruption by handling links, attachments, redirects, permissions and known content dependencies.

  • Attachment and link preservation
  • Redirect and URL transition planning
  • Permission model review

Improve maintainability

Use the migration as an opportunity to clean up content, introduce metadata and prepare better structures.

  • Templates and structured data
  • Metadata and tagging strategy
  • Content cleanup recommendations

Common migration sources

Each source system has different export formats, content models and limitations. The migration approach depends on the quality of the source data, the expected XWiki structure and the amount of transformation needed.

Confluence to XWiki

Migration of pages, spaces, attachments, links and content that may include macros or Confluence-specific formatting.

SharePoint to XWiki

Migration planning for document libraries, wiki-like content, intranet pages and knowledge structures.

MediaWiki to XWiki

Migration of wiki pages, links, categories, attachments and content that may require syntax or structure conversion.

Files and folders

Migration from file shares, exported documentation, PDFs, Word files or folder-based knowledge repositories.

Legacy knowledge systems

Extraction and restructuring of content from older internal tools, portals or custom documentation systems.

Mixed-source migrations

Consolidation of content from multiple sources into a more coherent XWiki knowledge platform.

A practical migration approach

A good migration starts with understanding how the source content is used today and how it should work in XWiki after the move. The objective is not only to transfer data, but to create a usable knowledge platform that people can navigate, search and maintain.

Migrations are best handled iteratively: assess the source, run a sample migration, validate the result, adjust the transformation rules and then proceed with a controlled migration plan.

  1. Assess the source content Review structure, volume, attachments, links, permissions, formatting, macros, metadata and export options.
  2. Define the target XWiki structure Decide spaces, page hierarchy, templates, metadata, permissions, naming rules and navigation strategy.
  3. Run a sample migration Migrate a representative subset of content to identify conversion issues and validate the approach.
  4. Refine conversion and cleanup rules Adjust mappings, formatting, link handling, attachments, macros, categories and content cleanup decisions.
  5. Execute and validate the migration Run the migration, review key content areas, verify attachments and links, and document remaining follow-up work.

What can be included

The exact migration scope depends on the source system and the quality of the exported content. A migration engagement can include both technical conversion and practical information architecture work.

Page content, syntax, formatting, links, images, attachments and other reusable knowledge assets.

Spaces, page hierarchy, navigation, naming rules, landing pages and organization of knowledge areas.

Review and mapping of access rights where the source system contains meaningful permission rules.

Tags, categories, templates, XWiki classes or structured data to improve long-term maintainability.

Important migration considerations

Not every element from the source system maps perfectly to XWiki. The migration plan should distinguish between what can be converted automatically, what needs manual cleanup and what should be redesigned.

Macros and special content

Source-specific macros, embeds, widgets or dynamic content may require conversion, replacement or redesign.

Links and redirects

Internal links, external references, old URLs and bookmarks should be reviewed to reduce broken navigation.

Search and findability

Content organization, titles, metadata and navigation affect how easily users find migrated knowledge.

User adoption

A technically successful migration still needs clear navigation, familiar entry points and user guidance.

Validation effort

Important spaces and high-value content should be reviewed after migration to catch conversion issues.

Cutover planning

Timing, source freeze, final migration, redirects and communication should be planned before go-live.

Migration work often connects with custom development, support and upgrade planning.

XWiki Development & Integrations

Custom applications, workflows, dashboards, integrations and structured knowledge solutions built on top of XWiki.

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XWiki Support & Maintenance

Ongoing technical care for production environments after the migration is completed.

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Planning a migration to XWiki?

Send a short description of the source system, approximate content volume, export options and the type of XWiki structure you want to achieve. A sample export or representative content area is often enough to start.

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