Who do you want to do your migration?
basic
Do It Yourself
For organizations with available IT personnel.
starts at
$3,500
USD
what.you.need
An IT Person who knows SQL
A dedicated computer for migrations
what.you.get
Access to the Universal Migrator software
Prebuilt mappings and training
Unlimited 9/5 Support
Direct access to developers
recommended
Hire a Partner
For organizations who just want to get it done.
full-service, starts at
$4,500
USD
what.you.need
Pick a partner (we'll recommend one)
Pick a migration date
what.you.get
A vetted partner ideal for your project
Confidence your project is handled right
The easiest migration you've ever had
Most partners deliver within 72 hours
What a Migration Specialist Should Know
about
File Maker Pro
File Maker Pro is a:
Desktop-Based Application
This means File Maker Pro typically runs as desktop software within the firm's office on employee PCs, however, some firms may use an IT provider that hosts File Maker Pro on a remote server in a remote datacenter. In this scenario, firm members may RDP, TeamViewer, RemoteApp, or Screen Connect to a remote PC where they access File Maker Pro. In this scenario, some people may say that File Maker Pro runs 'in the cloud', however, it is really just a desktop application running on someone else's equipment.
File Maker Pro is a:
General Customer Relationship Management System
General customer relationship management systems (CRMs) are used to keep track of clients and the services they utilize.
Universal Migrator extracts data from File Maker Pro via:
Database Connections
The following credentials are required:
Admin File Maker Pro Credentials
The Migration Specialist will need an Administrator username and password into File Maker Pro in order to extract your data.
The computer used to migrate from File Maker Pro:
Can be located Anywhere
Because data is extracted from the File Maker Pro database, the migration can be run from anywhere with access to a backup of the database.
In order to migrate from File Maker Pro:
The Firm Administrator must complete a User Mapping spreadsheet.
A member of the firm will need to complete a small spreadsheet mapping users from File Maker Pro to users in the new system.
The following people are required for a migration from File Maker Pro:
Migration Specialist
The Migration Specialist is the person who will be performing this migration. They may be a member of Universal Migrator's own Internal Migration Team or any IT professional who has completed the Universal Consultant training program.
Firm Administrator
The Firm Administrator is a member of the law firm who can serve as a dedicated point of contact, make decisions, and answer any questions the Migration Consultant may have. This person should be readily available and is typically the managing partner or office manager of the firm.
Firm IT Administrator
The Firm IT Administrator is the person responsible for setting up and managing the firm's IT equipment. Sometimes this is an employee of the firm but usually this is an employee of a third-party IT services provider.
To migrate from File Maker Pro, the Migration Specialist needs:
A Universal Migrator Subscription
Migration tools for File Maker Pro are available to:
IT Professionals with an active Diamond Migration Specialist subscription
