Overview & Scope
This guide outlines the standardized procedure for migrating workloads, data pipelines, and integration endpoints to the Aevum Zenth Core Platform (AZCP) v4.2+. The migration framework is designed for cross-divisional consistency while accommodating industry-specific compliance and data sovereignty requirements.
Scope: Applies to all legacy system decommissions, SaaS integrations, on-premise server migrations, and cross-divisional data syncs. Does not cover emergency hotfix deployments.
Migration windows are scheduled monthly. Rush migrations require Executive Steering Committee approval and must be submitted via the zenth-migration-request CLI or Portal API.
Prerequisites
Before initiating migration, ensure the following conditions are met:
- Access Credentials: AZCP Admin role, Divisional SSO token, and API keypair (RSA-4096 or Ed25519)
- Network Configuration: VPN tunnel established to Zenth Core Gateway (port 8443/TLS1.3)
- Backup Verification: Full state snapshot validated via
zenth-snapshot --verify - Compliance Sign-off: Divisional Data Officer approval (required for Healthcare, Finance, Defense)
- Capacity Allocation: Target environment reserved (minimum 15% overhead recommended)
Warning: Migrating without verified backups may trigger automated rollback protocols and result in temporary service suspension.
Migration Phases
The migration lifecycle follows a six-stage verification pipeline. Each stage requires manual sign-off or automated gate passing before progression.
Assessment & Planning
Run the legacy compatibility scanner. Generate a dependency map and identify breaking changes. Submit the Migration Plan Document (MPD) to your division lead.
zenth-scan --source legacy-prod-us-east-1 --output mpd-v42.json --deep-deps
Environment Setup
Provision the target AZCP workspace. Configure IAM roles, network policies, and storage tiers. Validate connectivity using the health probe.
zenth-deploy --workspace azcp-division-healthcare-eu \
--tier high-availability \
--validate-connectivity
Data Export & Validation
Extract structured/unstructured data from legacy systems. Run checksum verification and schema mapping. Ensure GDPR/HIPAA/SOX compliance flags are applied.
Use --preserve-encryption for sensitive datasets. Cross-divisional data transfers automatically route through Zenth Secure Transit.
Execution & Cutover
Initiate the migration stream. Monitor throughput and latency metrics. Upon completion, run integration tests and perform DNS/load balancer cutover.
zenth-migrate --stream-id mrg-8f4a2c \
--parallel-workers 8 \
--cutover-auto \
--notify ops-channel@zenth.internal
Division-Specific Requirements
While the core migration pipeline is standardized, certain divisions require additional compliance steps or architectural constraints.
| Division | Compliance Framework | Special Requirement | Lead Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences | HIPAA, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11 | End-to-end AES-256 encryption, audit trail preservation | Dr. E. Vance, Chief Data Officer |
| Capital Group | SOX, PCI-DSS, MiFID II | Transaction log immutability, latency < 50ms | Financial Ops Board |
| Aerospace & Defense | ITAR, CMMC Level 3, NATO STANAG | Air-gapped validation, classified data tagging | Clearance Desk (SEC-04) |
| Energy & Power | NERC CIP, ISO 27001 | SCADA protocol translation, grid sync window | Infrastructure Control |
| Media & Entertainment | DMCA, CCPA | DRM key rotation, CDN cache purge | Content Delivery Ops |
Rollback Procedure
If validation gates fail or critical data corruption is detected, initiate immediate rollback. The system preserves a 72-hour immutable snapshot by default.
Critical: Rollback must be executed within 15 minutes of failure detection to avoid transactional state divergence.
- Stop all active migration streams:
zenth-migrate --abort --stream-id [ID] - Trigger rollback protocol:
zenth-rollback --source-snapshot latest --force - Verify legacy environment integrity:
zenth-health --mode legacy - Restore DNS/routing to pre-migration state
- Submit incident report via Portal â Operations â Migration Incidents
Post-rollback, a root cause analysis (RCA) must be completed within 48 hours. Automated rollback attempts are logged in /var/log/zenth/migration-rollback.log.
Support & SLA
Migration operations are supported by the Zenth Core Engineering Team with tiered SLA guarantees:
| Tier | Response Time | Resolution Target | Access Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 4 business hours | 48 hours | Portal Ticket / Email |
| Priority | 1 business hour | 12 hours | Dedicated Slack Channel |
| Critical (P1) | 15 minutes | 4 hours (24/7) | Emergency Warline / PagerDuty |
Migration Support Desk
đ§ migration-support@aevumzenth.com | đ portal.aevumzenth.com/ops | đ Warline: +1-800-ZENTH-OPS (Option 4)