If you’re an AusTiger customer facing the upcoming shutdown of their ColdFusion/ASP.net shared hosting service on 30 November 2026, you’re probably thinking a lot about your data right now — and rightly so.

Your website files, databases, and configurations are the heart of your online presence. Moving them correctly is critical to avoiding downtime, data loss, or unexpected issues with your legacy Adobe ColdFusion application.

At interVations, we’ve successfully migrated many ColdFusion sites over our 27+ years in business. Here are some of the key considerations we focus on when helping businesses move from providers like AusTiger to our Australian ColdFusion hosting environment.

1. Understanding Your Current Environment

ColdFusion 8, 9, or 10 sites often rely on older Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL databases. The first step is getting a clear picture of:

• Database structure and size
• Custom tags, extensions, and third-party components
• File permissions and application mappings

Legacy setups can sometimes have quirks that newer environments don’t automatically support. We take time to review these details upfront so there are no surprises.

2. Secure Data Export and Transfer

Getting clean, complete backups of both your web files and databases is essential. AusTiger offers this upon request, which is helpful. However, the real skill comes in verifying data integrity during transfer.

We use secure, encrypted methods to move large volumes of data while minimising risk. For ColdFusion sites, special attention is paid to DSN (Data Source Name) configurations and how your application connects to the database after the move.

3. Compatibility and Configuration Updates

One of the most important aspects is ensuring your ColdFusion application works correctly on the new server. This often involves:

• Updating database connection strings
• Adjusting paths and settings in Application.cfc or Application.cfm
• Handling any version-specific behaviours between old and new ColdFusion environments

Because we actively support ColdFusion (Lucee) hosting, our team is experienced with these transitions and can make targeted adjustments without requiring a full rewrite of your code.

4. Testing and Validation

A successful migration isn’t just about moving data — it’s about confirming everything works as expected. We perform thorough testing of:

• Core website functionality
• Database queries and dynamic content
• Forms, logins, and any eCommerce elements
• Email functionality (if integrated)

This phase helps catch issues early so your live site experiences minimal disruption.

5. Minimising Downtime

For business-critical sites, we use strategies such as staging environments and careful timing of DNS updates. Our goal is always to make the switch as seamless as possible for your visitors and operations.

Why Choose interVations for Your Migration?

We don’t just host ColdFusion websites — we understand the nuances of legacy applications and have the technical expertise to handle complex data migrations. Our Silver and Gold hosting plans are particularly well-suited for businesses coming from AusTiger, offering generous resources, daily backups, and strong server performance.

Plus, our free migration assistance means you’re supported by experienced professionals every step of the way.

Ready to discuss your migration?

Contact us today for a no-obligation review of your AusTiger setup. We’ll give you clear, honest advice on what the move would involve for your specific site.

We understand how important your website is to your business. Let’s make this transition smooth and stress-free.

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