![]() ![]() Transfers from Drupal 7 to 9 are challenging, higher-risk projects and need time. With Drupal 7, it’s a different story, the CMS changed fundamentally after this version, and it makes the upgrade much more complicated. Drupal 8 to 9 transfers are low risk, fairly seamless and can be completed over weeks, depending on the complexity of the website. However, any migration project should begin as soon as possible. With Drupal 8, the deadline is closer than Drupal 7, but the good thing is that the update is way easier, especially if you have been doing your regular updates. Like an abandoned building, it will slowly deteriorate, becoming less stable and safe over time. “End of life” means that the source code will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes and new features. The short answer is: it depends on what version of Drupal you’re running. ![]() The Clock is Ticking for the Older Versions of Drupal To that end, Drupal users need to know precisely what their timeline for decision-making looks like and what the impacts and risks are – both of putting off a migration decision a little while longer, and of choosing not to re-platform at all. It’s advisable to put your decision-making process in motion and start evaluating options and risks. The end-of-life hasn’t yet taken place, and it’s not too late to start a migration.Īt the same time, the clock is ticking. This raises a lot of questions for companies whose websites are built with these platforms.įirst, a little reassurance: there’s still time. Given the impact of COVID-19 on budgets and businesses, it will be extended the end of life until November 28, 2022.ĭrupal 8 will still be end-of-life on November 2, 2021, due to Symfony 3's end of life. Previously, Drupal 7's end-of-life was scheduled for November 2021. Since being released in January 2011, Drupal 7 has been widely used in many organizations’ digital projects. ![]()
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