TestRail Migration
Learn how to migrate from TestRail to other tools via XML export or online migrators. Migrate users and test cases including images and attachments. Read about best practices when migrating from Testrail.
Migrating from TestRail: What to consider
Choosing the right tool.
When migrating from TestRail, choosing the right tool is crucial to ensure a smooth transition. First, identify your requirements
to ensure the new tool meets your business needs and testing workflows. Consider compatibility, making sure the new tool integrates
well with your existing systems and processes.
Another key consideration in a migration process is data mapping. Evaluate if it is even possible to transfer all existing
data from TestRail to the new tool. Ensure that the new tool can accommodate the data structures and formats used in TestRail,
and plan for any necessary data transformations to preserve data integrity and continuity.
Migrating via XML vs. migrating via API.
another important point to consider when choosing a tool is whether it supports an API-based migration from TestRail. Exporting
data from TestRail via an XML file can lead to inevitable data loss, such as formatting, images, and attachments. Additionally,
migrating fields like references can be very time-consuming since you may have to manually enter them into many tools. However,
tools like Testiny offer an API-based TestRail migration ensuring that test cases are transferred completely, including custom
field values, text formatting, images, attachments, and linked JIRA references. This comprehensive transfer capability can save
significant time and effort.
Migrating from TestRail to Testiny?
- Migrate via API.
- Testiny's importer leverages the TestRail API, allowing for a detailed migration. No need to export data manually, simply provide an API key and start the migration.
- Migrate attachments, custom fields and JIRA references.
- Testiny transfers all attachments, text formatting and custom field values. If you have linked JIRA references, these will also be migrated to Testiny.
- Transfer existing users.
- Testiny's importer can also transfer existing users from TestRail to Testiny, ensuring that all team members are included in the migration.
Best practices for migrating to other tools
Start early before your TestRail subscription runs out.
Begin the migration process early to have enough time to thoroughly test it. Allow sufficient time to fix any problems that occur
during the migration. Ensure you have ample time to validate and verify the transferred data.
Choose a tool where the migration process is as painless as possible.
When migrating to a new tool, choose one where the migration process is as painless as possible. The more you can migrate automatically,
the easier and faster the process will be, ultimately saving you money. A cumbersome process that requires manually transferring
data can be very time-consuming, expensive, and error-prone.
Take the opportunity and clean up some old data.
emove users who should no longer have access, delete attachments and images that are no longer needed, and archive or delete
test cases that are no longer relevant.
Don't forget internal documentation and links.
Update links that reference the old TestRail instance and esure all internal documentation reflects the changes and updates related
to the new tool.
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