CSI 11 to CloudSuite Industrial Cloud Migration Guide
Moving from on-premise CloudSuite Industrial (CSI) 11 to the Infor CloudSuite Industrial multi-tenant cloud represents more than a version upgrade -- it is a platform migration to Infor's managed cloud infrastructure on AWS. This transition changes the deployment model, integration architecture, and customization approach fundamentally. Extensions must conform to Infor's cloud extension framework, integrations migrate from direct database connections to ION API-based patterns, and the infrastructure becomes fully managed by Infor CloudOps.
Cloud Readiness Assessment
The cloud readiness assessment evaluates your current CSI 11 environment against the CloudSuite Industrial cloud compatibility requirements. Custom database objects (stored procedures, triggers, custom tables) must be evaluated for cloud compatibility since direct database access is not available in multi-tenant cloud. Custom IDO extensions must be refactored to use the Infor CloudSuite extension framework. Direct file system integrations must be replaced with ION API or Infor Document Management. The assessment produces a cloud readiness score and a remediation plan for incompatible customizations.
- Catalog all custom database objects and classify as cloud-compatible, requires-refactoring, or must-eliminate
- Assess IDO extension classes for cloud extension framework compatibility and identify refactoring requirements
- Identify integrations using direct database connections or file shares that must migrate to ION API patterns
- Evaluate custom reports for compatibility with cloud-based reporting infrastructure and Birst analytics
- Calculate the total cloud readiness score and build a prioritized remediation backlog with effort estimates
Extension and Integration Migration
The most significant migration effort involves converting on-premise customizations to cloud-compatible extensions. The Infor CloudSuite extension framework supports custom forms, IDO extensions, and business logic that deploy through the Infor Extension Deployment tool. Integrations migrate from direct patterns to ION Connect flows using ION API Gateway for REST-based communication and ION Messaging Service for asynchronous BOD exchange. Infor provides the Data Migration Tool for structured data movement from the on-premise database to the cloud tenant, handling schema differences between on-premise and cloud versions.
- Refactor custom IDO extensions to conform to the Infor CloudSuite extension framework packaging requirements
- Convert direct database integrations to ION API Gateway REST endpoints with OAuth 2.0 authentication
- Migrate file-based integrations to ION Document Management or Infor Data Fabric for cloud-native file exchange
- Use the Infor Data Migration Tool to extract, transform, and load data from on-premise to cloud tenant
- Deploy custom extensions through the Infor Extension Deployment pipeline with cloud environment validation
Cloud Cutover and Operational Transition
The cutover to CloudSuite Industrial cloud is coordinated with Infor CloudOps who provisions the target cloud tenant and manages the infrastructure deployment. The cutover window includes final data extraction from on-premise, data loading to the cloud tenant, integration activation, and end-to-end validation. Post-cutover, the operational model shifts from self-managed infrastructure to Infor-managed cloud with defined SLAs for availability, backup, patching, and upgrades. The IT team transitions from infrastructure management to extension management and business configuration.
- Coordinate cutover planning with Infor CloudOps team including tenant provisioning and infrastructure readiness
- Execute final delta data migration during the cutover window to minimize data currency gaps
- Activate ION-based integrations and validate end-to-end data flow between cloud tenant and external systems
- Verify cloud environment performance against baseline metrics established during pre-migration testing
- Transition IT operations from infrastructure management to cloud administration, extension deployment, and monitoring
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