Written by
Stefana Nazare
, Product Owner Cloud & Pro Apps
Whether you are new here or you’ve wished for a while for some particular macros that make Confluence migration 10 times smoother…
…everything you’ve asked for is here.
Today we introduce support for 3 new heavily requested bridge macros: Page Properties, Page Properties Report, Content by Label.
These macros all use CQL — Confluence’s own Query Language. In order to support the migration of these macros, we developed a CQL parser which now enables us to interpret queries created in Confluence.
While this is a definite game-changer in global Confluence migrations…
…the list of exciting news doesn’t stop here! 👀
Thanks to our new Confluence Migration Toolkit, testing our migration capabilities and our Confluence-equivalent macros, it all feels like a relaxed Monday.
Keep reading to find out how these improvements will streamline your transition experience. 👇
Page Properties and Page Properties Report
These two macros are used in conjunction in Confluence to define attributes on multiple pages using the Page Properties macro and then display all the pages with said traits using the Page Properties Report.
Here is a side by side comparison between the content in Confluence and how it looks like in XWiki post import. Please visit our comprehensive documentation for an in-depth look on all the parameters of these macros.
Once the data is migrated, we advise you to use our native App Within Minutes (AWM) feature to define structured data and reuse page templates across your instance. With our powerful AWM, you can effortlessly predefine a structure and fields for your pages and further display all the pages with those properties in a sortable and filterable live table.
Video sneak peek of AWM
Content by Label
The Content by Label macro is used in Confluence to display pages with certain tags associated to them. The display of the macro can be configured to show all labels on each page and the parent space. Similarly to Page Properties Report, CQL queries may be run in Confluence to further refine the search.
After migrating to XWiki, we advise you to use our native tag and tag cloud features in order to filter pages. Additionally, with our robust tag feature, you can effortlessly view pages with a specific label and track the activity stream across all pages associated with that tag.
Everything bundled into a new Confluence Migration Toolkit
As we always strive to offer the best to our users and customers, we have worked on not only improving our features, but also our offering. In order to simplify the kickstart of any migration project, we have recently rolled out our new Confluence Migration Toolkit. This is a bundle with all the apps and services that you need to quickly transfer data but also benefit from long-term technical support.
What you'll find in the Confluence Migration Toolkit
- Confluence Migrator (Pro) for a seamless migration;
- Confluence specific bridge macros for migration and long-term usage in XWiki;
- Task Manager (Pro) and Blog Application (Pro) that will ensure you and your team keep up your daily productivity immediately after the migration;
- Long-term technical support on the core product, Pro Apps, recommended extensions, and community extensions.
The package can be purchased starting with Gold or Platinum level.
How you can benefit from this toolkit
- Test the migration process for up to 30 pages per migration for free;
- Test the toolkit for up to 30 days;
- Experience a streamlined installation and trial period with just one package and one license;
- Choose from smaller user tiers, starting at 25 users.
How to get started with your migration
- ✅ Simply install the Confluence Migration Toolkit in your XWiki instance. All the apps that you need will be automatically installed.
- 🚀 Ready to execute the migration into production? In your XWiki instance or in the XWiki Store, click on "Buy" and convert your trial into a full license. This will offer you full access to all the migration features plus support on the XWiki product, all the Pro Apps, and recommended extensions.
- 👩💻 Once all your data is migrated, continue using XWiki worry-free, as our Support team will be there for you every step of the way to cover any issues that you may encounter.
