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Migrate to TiDB with Confidence
Try our latest AI-assisted database migration toolkit - TiShift.
Coming from MySQL? Check compatibility first, then follow the guided path from staging to cutover. Nothing touches production until you say so.
Migration Journey
Step 1: Evaluate
Is TiDB the right fit for your workload?
Understand MySQL compatibility, supported scenarios, and key differences before committing.
Step 2: Plan
Design a safe migration before touching production.
Choose the right strategy, understand tradeoffs, and plan for rollback.
Step 3: Execute
Move data using the right tools for your scenario.
High-level guidance on what tool to use when with links to step-by-step docs.
Step 4: Validate & Cut Over
Go live with confidence.
Verify correctness, consistency, and readiness before cutover.