Livelink to OpenText Content Management Migration

Moving from Livelink to OpenText Content Management? You need a structured, proven migration approach that safeguards your data, maintains regulatory compliance, and protects business continuity. We deliver rigorously audited migrations that work—on time, on budget, and with complete traceability at every step.

Source

  • Livelink ECM
  • OpenText Content Server(formerly known as Livelink)
  • Legacy Livelink installations (9.x, 10.x)

Target

  • OpenText Content Management – On-Premise
  • OpenText Content Management – Managed Services
Export-only option available.

Common challenges

  • Complex metadata models that don't align between platforms 

  • Custom object types and workflows built over years 

  • Deep or inconsistent folder structures 

  • Complex database changes

  • Compliance, retention, and audit requirements that can't be compromised 

  • Redirecting links that point to archived content
IT specialists planning a LiveLink to OpenText Content Server migration

What can make these migrations complex?

Legacy Livelink Complexity

Livelink has been around for decades. Many organizations run older versions with custom workflows, complex permission structures, and deeply nested folder hierarchies. Metadata models vary widely between implementations. Compliance requirements—especially in regulated industries—demand complete traceability.

Migration & Governance Challenges

Content Server offers more structure and better governance, but the path from Livelink isn’t straightforward. The migration requires a fundamental change in the underlying database model, so object types rarely map one-to-one. Permissions need careful translation into the new schema, and versions, audit logs, and retention policies must be preserved and re-established in a way that fits the new database structure.

How Xillio Addresses This 

Pre-migration content analysis

Pre-migration content analysis

We map your Livelink environment in detail before moving a single file 

Controlled transformations

Metadata, permissions, and structures are translated with precision 

Validation, reporting, and repeatability

Every step is logged, tested, and repeatable 

Proven enterprise migration framework

Built on hundreds of successful projects across industries 

Proven at scale

Xillio has delivered hundreds of enterprise migrations for organizations that can't afford downtime or data loss. Our customers include global corporations, government agencies, and regulated industries where compliance is non-negotiable. 

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FAQ

Can you migrate permissions from Livelink to OpenText Content Management?

Yes. We map Livelink permissions to OpenText Content Management's security model, preserving access controls and group structures. 


What happens to metadata and versions? 

All metadata fields are mapped and transformed. Version history is preserved, including author information and timestamps. 

Can this migration be executed in phases?  

Absolutely. We support phased rollouts, allowing you to migrate departments, regions, or content types incrementally. 

Do you support export-only migrations? 

Yes. If you need to extract content from Livelink without importing to OpenText Content Management, we can deliver a structured export in your preferred format. 

How do you validate migration results?

We run automated validation checks at every stage, comparing source and target data. You receive detailed reports showing what was migrated, what was transformed, and any exceptions. 


What if we have custom Livelink modules or workflows? 

We analyze custom configurations during the discovery phase and design transformations that preserve functionality in OpenText Content Management — or recommend alternatives where needed. 


Let's discuss your Livelink to OpenText Content Management migration

and build a plan that fits your timeline and requirements. 

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