Migrate > Migrating WebSphere Commerce Developer > Migrating the database
Migrate the WebSphere Commerce Developer database using the Migration wizard
To run database migration open the Migration wizard and follow the steps that are presented. The wizard does not automatically backup or restore the database, but does guide you through the process. Once the database back up and restore are completed, the Migration wizard migrates the database.
- 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.
- Back up and restoring System i database
The Migration wizard prompts if a database backup and restore is completed. Restore the System i 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 WebSphere Commerce Migration wizard
The Migration wizard server runs on the machine where WebSphere Commerce Developer v7.0 is installed. The WebSphere Commerce Migration wizard client can be installed on any machine which supports graphics.
- Complete the development database migration
After you have successfully migrated the development database, additional tasks are required to complete the database tier migration.