Direct mode migration

In the direct mode migration, you can change old application code, including definition XML files, JSP files, and reference libraries, to comply with the BTT version 7.0.x specifications. You can use the migration tool to accelerate the migration process. The direct mode is most applicable when you want to do one of the following:

The following chart shows the direct mode migration:

Diagram showing hthe BTT direct mode migration

The process for direct mode migration is as follows:
  1. Analyze the architecture, design and extensions of your application. Define the target architecture and identify the manual migration work.
  2. Use the migration tool to upgrade the BTT definition files, JSP files, reference libraries and application code.
  3. Implement manual work identified in step 1.
    Note: For Swing Desktop to BTT Rich Client migration, refer to the migration guides.
  4. Perform function verification test and system verification test.
The advantages of the direct mode migration are:
The disadvantages of the direct mode migration are: