eDocs to Alfresco Migration

Moving from legacy eDocs DM to Alfresco Content Services? You need a partner who understands the technical depth and compliance requirements. We deliver controlled, validated migrations that protect your records and keep operations running.

Source

eDocs DM (on-premises, legacy versions 5.x and earlier)

Target

Alfresco

Export-only option available

Typical challenges

  • Complex metadata models – Custom fields, retention codes, and audit trails must transfer intact

  • Custom object types – Document profiles and workflows built over decades

  • Deep or inconsistent folder structures – Years of organic growth create nested, hard-to-map hierarchies

  • Compliance, retention, and audit requirements – Records must remain defensible and traceable

  • Link Redirection – Managing links that point to archived content 

Enterprise IT professionals planning an Edocs to Alfresco migration

What Can Make This Migration Complex

eDocs DM has been around since the 1990s, and many organizations still rely on versions that reached end-of-life years ago. The platform typically holds business-critical records governed by strict retention rules, custom metadata schemas, and deep folder hierarchies. Successfully moving this content without breaking compliance or losing contextual relationships demands a migration approach that understands the specific structure and constraints of eDocs DM.

How Xillio Addresses This 

Pre-migration content analysis

We map your eDocs structure, metadata, and retention policies before moving a single file.

Controlled transformations

Custom rules ensure metadata, versions, and permissions land correctly in Alfresco.

Validation, reporting, and repeatability

Every object is verified. Every step is logged. You can re-run migrations with confidence.

Proven enterprise migration framework

Built on 20+ years of experience with legacy ECM systems.

Proven at Scale

We've completed hundreds of enterprise migrations from legacy ECM platforms to modern systems like Alfresco. Our customers include government agencies, financial institutions, and global corporations who can't afford downtime or data loss. 

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FAQ

Can you migrate permissions from eDocs to Alfresco?

Yes. We map eDocs security groups and access controls to Alfresco's permission model. You define the rules, we execute them.

What happens to metadata and versions?

All metadata fields, document versions, and audit logs transfer to Alfresco. We validate every record before and after migration.

Can this migration be executed in phases?

Absolutely. We support phased rollouts by department, document type, or retention schedule. You control the pace.

Do you support export-only migrations?

Yes. If you need to archive eDocs content without importing to a new system, we can extract everything to a structured, defensible format.

How do you validate migration results?

We run automated checks on every migrated object: metadata completeness, version integrity, permission accuracy, and file integrity. You get detailed reports at every stage.

How long does an eDocs to Alfresco migration take?

It depends on content volume, complexity, and your testing requirements. Most enterprise migrations complete within 8–16 weeks from analysis to final cutover.

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and build a plan that fits your timeline and compliance needs.

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