Upgrade Roadmap
Version path planning, dependency audit, risk mapping, and phased rollout strategy.
Liferay Services
Liferay Portal Upgrade Services
Move to newer Liferay versions with confidence. We plan, execute, validate, and stabilize upgrades for enterprise portals with minimal risk and downtime.
7.0 -> 7.4 and DXP upgrades Custom module remediation Rollback-ready cutovers Hypercare support
What We Cover in an Upgrade
Our upgrade scope is designed for enterprise teams that need technical certainty, clean documentation, and a controlled release path.
Custom Module Compatibility
Refactor and validate custom portlets, OSGi modules, themes, hooks, and APIs.
Data Integrity & Migration
Schema validation, backup strategy, content checks, and rollback-ready migration plans.
Security & Performance
Post-upgrade hardening, cache tuning, and performance optimization for production readiness.
Version Upgrade Scenarios We Handle
Liferay 6.x to DXP
Legacy portal modernization with compatibility remediation and content validation.
7.0 / 7.1 / 7.2 to 7.4
Incremental path optimization and API-level fixes for stable production cutover.
DXP Patch & Quarterly Updates
Controlled patch adoption with testing and rollback-safe deployment strategy.
Upgrade Deliverables
- Version compatibility matrix (plugins, modules, integrations)
- Remediation tracker for deprecated APIs and breaking changes
- Full QA report (functional, regression, and performance)
- Cutover runbook with rollback and communication plan
- Post-go-live monitoring checklist and hypercare handover notes
Common Risks We Eliminate
- Broken portlets after framework and API changes
- Theme and frontend issues from template updates
- Search, permissions, and workflow regressions
- Performance drops after index, cache, and JVM changes
- Unexpected downtime due to untested cutover steps
Our Upgrade Process
- 1. Assessment: Current version, custom code, integrations, and infrastructure review.
- 2. Sandbox Upgrade: Execute dry run in non-production and resolve compatibility issues.
- 3. QA & UAT: Functional, regression, and performance validation with test reports.
- 4. Production Cutover: Controlled deployment window with rollback safeguards.
- 5. Hypercare: Monitoring, bug fixes, and stabilization support after go-live.
Typical Timeline
Week 1
Discovery
Audit architecture, customizations, integrations, and production constraints.
Week 2-3
Remediation
Fix compatibility issues in modules, themes, workflows, and external connectors.
Week 4
QA + UAT
Run test cycles, sign-off checks, and finalize release readiness.
Week 5
Go-Live
Cutover execution with rollback guardrails and hypercare coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you upgrade heavily customized portals?
Yes. We start with a customization audit and build a remediation plan for custom modules, themes, and integrations before touching production.
Will there be downtime?
We minimize downtime through staged environments, rehearsal runs, and defined cutover windows. For many projects, user-visible interruption is brief and scheduled.
Do you support cloud and on-prem deployments?
Yes. We support Liferay on cloud and on-prem setups, including CI/CD pipelines, database upgrades, and infrastructure-specific deployment processes.
What happens after go-live?
You get hypercare support for stabilization, issue triage, and tuning. We also provide knowledge transfer so your internal team can maintain confidently.
Related Liferay Services
Development & Customization
Custom portlets, workflow automation, integrations, and headless API development for Liferay DXP.
Performance Tuning
Diagnose and optimize bottlenecks across JVM, database, cache, search, and frontend delivery.
Maintenance & Support
24/7 monitoring, incident response, security patching, and continuous improvement for production portals.
Planning a Liferay Upgrade?
Get a practical upgrade plan, effort estimate, and risk checklist from our certified team. We typically respond within 24 hours.