Migrate > Migrating WebSphere Commerce Developer > Migrating the database
Migrate the WebSphere Commerce Developer database using the command line
IBM recommends to use the Migration wizard to perform the WebSphere Commerce Developer database migration. However, you can migrate the database by using the command line-based scripts.
- Back up and restoring the database
The Migration wizard prompts if a database backup and restore is completed. Restore the database backup image to the database server for WebSphere Commerce Developer v7.0. The restored database backup is what is migrated in order to keep the current environment functioning. The Migration wizard will not allow you to continue until database backup, restore, or both have been completed.
- Migrate the development environment database using the command line
Steps must be completed before beginning to migrate the WebSphere Commerce development environment database. Review this information for additional tasks and instructions on migrating the database.
- Complete the development database migration
After you have successfully migrated the development database, additional tasks are required to complete the database tier migration.