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Data Migration Testing – ISTQB Definition

Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team

Official ISTQB Definition

Validation that data moved from a legacy system to a new system is complete, accurate, and consistent, with no loss or corruption.

In simple words

Making sure nothing is lost or corrupted when moving data to a new system.

Exam tip

Migration tests typically use reconciliation reports comparing source and target counts, checksums, and business-critical fields.

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