Cross-Cluster Migrations

Cross-cluster migration allows you to transfer data between Zilliz Cloud clusters, whether they reside within the same organization or across different organizations. Key use cases include:

• Migrating from a free-tier cluster to a paid plan.

• Sharing data across organizations securely.

• Reorganizing infrastructure for performance optimization.

Offline Migration [READ MORE]

Offline Migration transfers all existing data from a source cluster to a target cluster. This method supports migrations both within the same organization and across different organizations. It is ideal for scenarios where temporary write interruptions are acceptable, such as during planned maintenance or smaller-scale database transitions. For migrations that require uninterrupted write operations, refer to Zero Downtime Migration.

Zero Downtime Migration [READ MORE]

Zero Downtime Migration allows database services to remain operational throughout the migration, providing uninterrupted access to the database. It consists of these stages