Explore a strategic approach to website migration in this 40-minute conference talk from DrupalCon Lille 2023. Learn how to use Varnish to seamlessly transition between old and new platforms, avoiding the risks associated with a sudden switch. Discover the process implemented for www.ul.ie, including running Varnish instances, leveraging Fastly's capabilities, utilizing VCL snippets for flexibility, and implementing custom VCL configurations. Gain insights into optimizing Drupal for this setup and understand the benefits and challenges of gradual content migration. Perfect for developers and site managers looking to minimize disruption during major website overhauls.
Using Varnish to Serve Content from Your New Drupal Site - Transitioning Between Platforms
Drupal Association via YouTube
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Having your cake, and eating it too: Using Varnish to serve content from your new Drupal site...
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Drupal Association