Koushik Mukherjee - Sitecore MVP

  Sitecore XM to XM Cloud Migration tool helps to move content, media and user data from a on-prem Sitecore Experience Manager (XM) instance to a target XM Cloud environment. It is middleware that simplifies the task of entering and selecting data, and orchestrating the migration. The tool is available in both a Graphical User Interface (GUI) tool, and a Command Line Interface (CLI) comprising operations that you can embed into your own tooling. In my previous blog , I discussed about complete analysis a developer should perform before migrating from Sitecore XP/XM to XM Cloud. In our today's blog, I'll discuss about the Sitecore XM to XM Cloud Migration tool Graphical User Interface features and process. The current version is v2.1.71. Current supported Sitecore XM versions are 9.1+ and 10.0+ Key Features Dual support for GUI and CLI . TreeView selection for choosing content and media items. Media migration via CDN or on-premise MSSQL database binaries . User m...

  The Sitecore App Marketplace for XM Cloud Has Officially Launched The Sitecore App Marketplace for XM Cloud is now live , opening up extensive possibilities for customizing and extending the platform. This blog consolidates the key development and configuration steps to help you build your first custom app. I began by setting up a basic standalone application in XM Cloud to understand how the process works. With this capability, you can now create custom tools for your organization—or even apps for the broader Sitecore community. In this blog, we’ll walk through the essential steps to build an app in your development environment and then register and install it in XM Cloud. What is the Sitecore Marketplace? The Sitecore Marketplace enables customers, partners, and developers to build and use applications that extend Sitecore’s functionality. This means you can integrate your custom modules into Sitecore XM Cloud through various extension points. These apps can be: Private...

Welcome to my new blog series! Over the next three posts, we'll explore the developer's journey of migrating from Sitecore XP to Sitecore XM Cloud . In this series, we’ll cover the analysis phase , and take a deep dive into the migration of media and content items . As businesses strive to deliver more efficient and engaging digital experiences, Sitecore XM Cloud stands out as a robust solution — offering improved performance, high availability, reduced maintenance overhead, and automatic updates. It empowers organizations to modernize their digital infrastructure and deliver seamless experiences to end-users. However, migration to XM Cloud isn’t a simple lift-and-shift. It requires careful planning , a deep understanding of your current setup, and a clearly defined strategy. In this first post, we’ll walk through the critical considerations that developers must keep in mind to ensure a smooth transition. Audit Your Existing Sitecore XP Setup Before you migrate, a thorough a...