TFS WorkItem Migration Processor

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TfsWorkItemMigrationProcessor

The WorkItemMigrationContext processor is used for migrating work items from one Azure DevOps instance to another. This encompasses a variety of activities:

1. Transferring Work Items Between Instances: The primary purpose of the processor is to transfer work items, including bugs, tasks, user stories, features, and more, from one Azure DevOps instance to another.
2. Migrating Work Item History: The processor can also replicate the entire revision history of work items, providing continuity and maintaining a record of changes.
3. Migrating Attachments and Links: The processor can transfer any attachments or links associated with work items. This includes both external links and internal links to other work items.
4. Updating Metadata: If configured, the processor can update the "Created Date" and "Created By" fields on migrated work items to match the original items in the source instance.
5. Filtering Work Items: The processor can be configured to only migrate certain work items based on their area or iteration paths.

Overall, the WorkItemMigrationContext processor is a comprehensive tool for transferring work items and their associated data and metadata between Azure DevOps instances. It should be used whenever there is a need to move work items between instances while preserving as much information as possible.

https://nkdagility.com/learn/azure-devops-migration-tools/Reference/Processors/TfsWorkItemMigrationProcessor/