Migration - a CAMiLEON discussion paper

Paul Wheatley, CAMiLEON Project http://www.si.umich.edu/CAMILEON/     (University of Leeds LS2 9JT, UK ( web site)

Ariadne 2001
(ReLIS:doi:doiari:y:2001:i:29:p:6)

Abstract:

This paper is intended to continue the debate on the different uses of migration for the long-term preservation of digital materials. This discussion will hopefully form the basis of future comparisons between migration and emulation as part of the CAMiLEON project's investigation of emulation as a digital preservation strategy (A look at some of the practical aspects of an emulation preservation strategy can be found in "Emulation, Preservation and Abstraction" by David Holdsworth and Paul Wheatley). To this end there are three key aims: 1. To break down the traditionally broad view of migration into more easily digestible components and to develop some standard terminology for these different migration practices. 2. Consider the options for the migration of digital materials by working from a number of practical examples. 3. Begin to discuss some of the issues arising from this categorisation of migration options. This paper provides no easy answers and there is still a long way to go. Hopefully it does take us at least one step nearer to the confident use of migration as a viable tool for long term digital preservation.

Note: Paul Wheatley explores migration issues for the long-term preservation of digital materials.
Month: 02-October-2001
Year: 2001

 (go top)