2025-10-15
📰 Missing umbracoExternalLogin Data After Migration in Umbraco 13
During a migration from Nested Content to Block List in Umbraco 13, Johan Reitsma encountered an issue where the `umbracoExternalLogin` table was empty due to unconfigured external login providers in `appsettings.json`. This led Umbraco to automatically remove external login records. To prevent this, it's advised to configure dummy values for external login credentials during local migrations.
2025-03-05
📰 Avoiding Migration Pitfalls: A Workaround for Upgrading Umbraco Forms to 13.4.0
In upgrading Umbraco from v10.8.7 to v13.5.2, Johan Reitsma encountered a migration issue with Umbraco Forms due to missing columns, leading to an "Invalid column name" error. He recommends a workaround: first install Umbraco Forms 13.3.0, then upgrade to 13.4.0, and finally to the latest version to avoid this problem.
2024-10-09
📰 Migration from 8 to 13 - A Basic Step-by-Step Guide - Part 2
Johan Reitsma provides a step-by-step guide for migrating Umbraco projects from version 8 to 13, emphasizing careful planning and adaptability. Key steps include local database validation, uSync configuration export, and database upgrades. The guide highlights the importance of backups and testing, ensuring a smooth transition while addressing unique migration challenges.