The best industry practices reflect the iterative characteristics of Data Migration process. In general (baring few specific exceptions) Data Migration is considered a cyclic process and requires a well-established defined holistic approach to cover Data Migration Solution Design, Modeling, Mapping, Data Cleaning, Data Validation and Confirmations within established iterative process. Apart from the industry standard Data Migration best practices, it’s extremely important to have a precise detail of control mechanism at the very beginning of the migration process. A conscious and deliberate approach and a detail plan at the very outset helps in controlling the process at each critical phases of migration process.