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Portability
Moving data in a usable form
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Short definition
The ability to transfer data to another environment in a form that can be used there. Its scope depends on the formats, associated information and available interfaces. Copying files and restoring the applications that use them require separate checks.
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Intuition
A transfer becomes useful when the recipient can work with the data it receives.
Related analyses
- Leaving Microsoft, 1/7Content, identities, permissions and applications in a public-sector migration.
Primary sources
- Data Act, Chapter VIProvider switching, exports and service-specific obligations.