Oracle CX Commerce to PrestaShop Migration - Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Services

Seamlessly Migrate Your Online Store from Oracle CX Commerce to PrestaShop

Replatforming your e-commerce store is a significant undertaking, and choosing the right new home is paramount for future growth. If you're currently running your business on Oracle CX Commerce and are looking to transition to the flexible, open-source power of PrestaShop, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every essential step. While Oracle CX Commerce offers robust enterprise features, PrestaShop provides a highly customizable and cost-effective solution, making it an attractive choice for many merchants seeking greater control and scalability. This article will detail the data transfer process, ensuring a smooth transition of your products, customer information, orders, and more, leveraging a CSV-based migration for Oracle CX Commerce data and a direct connection for PrestaShop.

Prerequisites for a Successful Migration

Before initiating any data transfer, proper preparation is key to minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity. Here's what you need to have in place:

• For Your Oracle CX Commerce Store (Source):

1. Full Data Export: As Oracle CX Commerce does not support a direct API connection for automated migration via the wizard, you must export all your critical store data into CSV files. This includes:
   • Product data (SKUs, variants, descriptions, images, prices)
   • Product categories and manufacturers
   • Customer information (names, emails, addresses, order history)
   • Order data (status, items, shipping, billing)
   • Product reviews
   • CMS Pages and Coupons (if exportable)
   Ensure these CSV files are well-organized and correctly formatted for import. Learn more about CSV File Data Migration.
2. Admin Access: You will need full administrative access to your Oracle CX Commerce platform to perform these data exports.
3. Data Clean-up: Take this opportunity to clean up any outdated products, inactive customer accounts, or irrelevant data from your Oracle CX Commerce store before exporting.
4. Complete Backup: Always perform a complete backup of your Oracle CX Commerce store's data before initiating any major changes or exports.

1. PrestaShop Installation: Your PrestaShop store must be fully installed and accessible online. Ensure it's running a compatible version (e.g., 0.9.0 to 1.6.1.0 as listed in our platform data).
2. Robust Hosting: Confirm your new PrestaShop store is hosted on a reliable server with sufficient resources to handle your migrated data and future traffic.
3. Admin Credentials: Have your PrestaShop admin URL, username, and password readily available. Consult our guide on access credentials for more details.
4. Required Module Installation: For a successful connection and data transfer, you will need to install the Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module on your PrestaShop store. This plugin facilitates the secure data exchange.
5. Initial Backup: Even with a fresh PrestaShop installation, it's wise to perform a backup before any data is imported.

For more detailed preparation, refer to our FAQs on how to prepare your source store and how to prepare your target store.

Performing the Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

With your preparations complete, follow these steps to transfer your e-commerce data from Oracle CX Commerce to PrestaShop.

Step 1: Initiate Your Migration

Begin by navigating to the migration wizard. Here, you'll choose to start a new migration process.

Step 2: Set Up Your Source Store (Oracle CX Commerce via CSV)

Since Oracle CX Commerce data will be imported from files, select "CsvToCart" as your Source Cart from the dropdown menu. You will then upload the meticulously prepared CSV files containing your Oracle CX Commerce data for products, customers, orders, and other entities. Ensure your CSV files adhere to the recommended format for optimal data recognition.

Step 3: Connect Your Target Store (PrestaShop)

Next, choose "PrestaShop" as your Target Cart. You'll be prompted to provide your PrestaShop Admin URL. For the connection method, you will need to upload the Connection Bridge. This involves downloading a bridge file, extracting the 'bridge2cart' folder, and uploading it to the root directory of your PrestaShop store. Remember, the Cart2Cart Universal PrestaShop Migration module must be installed beforehand to ensure a smooth connection. For guidance on finding your root folder, refer to our FAQ.

Step 4: Select Data Entities to Migrate

This crucial step allows you to define exactly which data you wish to transfer. You can select all available entities or handpick specific ones such as: Products, Product Categories, Products Manufacturers, Products Reviews, Customers, Orders, Invoices, Taxes, Stores, Coupons, CMS Pages, Blogs, and Blogs Posts. Carefully review your selections to ensure all vital business data is included in the transfer.

Step 5: Configure Additional Options & Data Mapping

Enhance your migration with a range of customizable options:

• Additional Options: Select options like "Clear Target" (to remove existing data on your PrestaShop store before migration – useful for fresh installations), "Preserve Product IDs", "Preserve Orders IDs", "Preserve Customers IDs" (to maintain original IDs for SEO and record-keeping), "SEO URLs" and "Create 301 SEO URLs" (to maintain search engine rankings by redirecting old URLs to new ones), and "Password Migration" (to ensure customers can log in with their existing credentials). Explore more about preserving IDs and clearing target data.

• Data Mapping: This step ensures that data fields from your Oracle CX Commerce CSVs are correctly matched to their corresponding fields in PrestaShop. Pay close attention to mapping customer groups and order statuses to ensure consistency in your new store. This process helps maintain data integrity across platforms.

Step 6: Run Demo or Full Migration

We highly recommend performing a Demo Migration first. This allows you to transfer a limited set of data (e.g., 10-20 products, customers, and orders) to your PrestaShop store, giving you a chance to review the results and ensure everything transfers correctly without affecting your live store. Once satisfied, proceed with the Full Migration. Consider adding a Migration Insurance Plan for added peace of mind, allowing for multiple re-migrations within a specific period. Learn how Migration Insurance works.

Post-Migration Steps

The data transfer doesn't mark the end of your replatforming journey. These crucial post-migration steps will help you ensure your new PrestaShop store is fully functional and optimized:

1. Thorough Data Review: Meticulously check all migrated data on your PrestaShop store. Verify product details, images, pricing, inventory levels (SKUs, variants), customer accounts, order histories, and CMS pages.
2. Functionality Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing of your new store. Place test orders, check payment gateways, verify shipping calculations, test customer registration and login, and ensure search functionality works correctly.
3. Configure SEO: If you enabled 301 redirects during migration, verify they are working. Update your sitemap in Google Search Console, submit it, and monitor your SEO rankings and analytics closely to preserve link equity and maintain visibility.
4. Theme and Design Customization: Customize your PrestaShop theme to align with your brand identity and provide an optimal user experience.
5. Install Essential Modules/Extensions: Install any necessary PrestaShop modules or third-party integrations (e.g., marketing tools, accounting software, payment gateways) that were part of your Oracle CX Commerce setup.
6. Update DNS and Go Live: Once you are confident in your new PrestaShop store's performance, update your DNS records to point your domain to the new platform. This is the moment your new store officially goes live.
7. Ongoing Optimization: Continuously monitor your PrestaShop store's performance, user experience, and SEO. Leverage PrestaShop's features and community support for ongoing growth.

Embracing a new platform like PrestaShop opens up a world of possibilities for your e-commerce business, offering enhanced flexibility and control. For any questions or professional assistance during your migration, do not hesitate to contact us.