botserver/docs/src/chapter-14-migration/validation.md

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Validation

Post-migration testing and verification procedures.

Overview

Validation ensures that migrated systems and data are functioning correctly in the new self-hosted environment.

Key Areas to Validate

1. User Access

  • Can users log in?
  • Are permissions correct?
  • Does SSO work if configured?

2. Data Integrity

  • Are all files present?
  • Do file sizes match?
  • Are timestamps preserved?

3. Email Functionality

  • Can users send/receive email?
  • Are folders and messages intact?
  • Do aliases work?
  • Does search return results?
  • Are documents accessible?
  • Is indexing complete?

Testing Approach

Smoke Testing

Quick tests to verify basic functionality:

  • Login test
  • Send test email
  • Search for known document
  • Access key files

User Acceptance Testing

Have actual users verify:

  • Their data is present
  • Workflows still function
  • Performance is acceptable

Load Testing

If applicable:

  • Concurrent user access
  • Large file transfers
  • Search performance

Common Issues

Authentication Problems

  • Wrong credentials
  • Certificate issues
  • Domain configuration

Missing Data

  • Incomplete transfers
  • Permission errors
  • Format incompatibilities

Performance Issues

  • Slow searches
  • Network bottlenecks
  • Resource constraints

Validation Checklist

  • All users can authenticate
  • Email send/receive works
  • Files are accessible
  • Search returns results
  • Backups are working
  • Monitoring is active

Next Steps