Migration Manager - Cloud vs Local Install

This article describes the differences between a Cloud installation of Migration Manager vs the old (legacy) Local installation of Migration Manager.

Migration Manager consists of 3 main parts:

  1. An SQL Database. This holds the data for the “CRM” side of the product. Everything you see when you open a Matter (Names, Addresses, Passport details etc) are held within this SQL Database.
  2. File and Folder Storage. This is a physical folder (and sub-folders) which hold all the documents that relate to a Matter (Documents, Forms, Scans, Photos etc).
    Various other files are also stored here such as Letter Templates, Form Templates, Questionnaire Templates and some Settings files.
  3. The Migration Manager Application (executable). This is the physical application that allows you to use Migration Manager.

Q: When I the Cloud version of Migration Manager, do I still need Migration Manager installed on my machine?

A: Yes. The Migration Manager program still remains as a locally installed application on your machine. The “Cloud” or “Local' platform is simply where Migration Manager accesses the data from.

The Migration Manager application needs to be installed on your machine so it can interact with your other locally installed applications. Namely:

- Microsoft Office

- Google Chrome

- Adobe Reader

Cloud Install

  • Your SQL Database is hosted on Migration Manager's 'Microsoft Azure SQL Cloud Server'.
  • Your Folder and File Storage is hosted on your choice of Cloud File Storage (Dropbox, Google Drive etc).
  • The Migration Manager Application can then be installed on machines inside and outside the office environment. These machines then use an internet connection to access SQL Data via 'Microsoft Azure SQL Cloud Server' and File Storage via your choice of Cloud File Storage.

Local Install (legacy product - no longer available)

  • Your SQL Database is stored on your local Server (or primary PC).
  • Your Folder and File Storage is located on the same local Server (or primary PC).
  • The Migration Manager Application is install on each local machine, these machines then access SQL Data and File Storage from the local Sever (or primary PC) via your local network.