transformation actions would be required to successfully match them within the new
system.
Diagnose data quality before migration
When it comes to migrating data, it is important to diagnose whether your dataset is ready
for such a task. The concept of data quality refers to the set of properties that determine
data fitness for use. Although data quality is a bigger independent issue than migration,
this instance represents a great opportunity to check and if necessary enhance your
dataset for the new target database.
Quality encompasses several characteristics, directly linked with the data purposes, so they
can be prioritized differently depending on each organization’s perspective. Despite this,
these are some general dimensions that should be considered1:
Diagram 2: Data quality dimensions
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Taken from “The Six primary dimensions for data quality assessment”. Data Management
Association - DAMA. United Kingdom, 2013.
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