Complete Web Framework end-of-life plan forthcoming.
Start by identifying all of the websites you are responsible for.
If your site is managed in coordination with another group, connect with them early.
A complete inventory of which sites you own helps you understand the potential scope of your migration work.
Site Builder is replacing the IU Web Framework.
While it's not required that a site use the Web Framework to migrate to Site Builder, the automated migration tools have been designed specifically for Web Framework pages.
Sites built outside the Web Framework can still be migrated, but they might require additional review and manual effort.
If you're not sure if a site you manage is a Web Framework site, contact webhelp@iu.edu.
If your site uses only standard Web Framework features, migration may be straightforward.
For example, you should not require major redevelopment if you are only using built-in content chunks to embed:
However, additional planning or redevelopment may be required if your site includes:
Most customizations in Site Builder must be reviewed and approved through the Website Custom Functionality Approval Form. Early identification of custom features will help determine what requests need to be made, what can be supported, and what may need to be redesigned.
If you are unsure whether your site includes custom development, contact webhelp@iu.edu.
Before migration, site owners should review IU’s Websites Policy (VPCM-04).
The policy outlines requirements related to:
Understanding these expectations in advance will help ensure your migrated site meets university standards.
Migration is an ideal time to evaluate and streamline your content.
As you review your site, consider:
Not all content is best maintained on a public website.
As you prepare for migration, consider whether certain materials may be better supported by other enterprise services. For example:
If your website is supported by the UITS Department Solutions Web Team (DSOL), you'll be hearing from them about timing as they move through their migration project.
If you want to migrate your website's content yourself using the automated migration tools, you'll be able to request that in the coming months.
If you need assistance with the migration beyond moving content into Site Builder, DSOL plans to expand their services as they finish migrating sites they currently support. More information forthcoming on how to request migration assistance.
If you have questions, come to the Web Office Hours (preferred) or contact webhelp@iu.edu.
