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Liferay DXP Upgrade Zero data loss and zero downtime
Upgrade your Liferay portal to the latest DXP version - Faster, Safer, Future-Ready, backed by a certified Liferay Partner.
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Liferay is evolving rapidly and introducing new product suites and features with each new release. We provide Liferay portal upgrade for database, WAR Files, portlets, OSGI modules, themes, hooks and exts to the latest versions. We also provide migration from other portals like IBM WebSphere to Liferay, Microsoft SharePoint to Liferay, custom application to Liferay.
Leveraging the "seamless upgrade" feature provided by Liferay.
Upgrade portlet WARs from 6.x to 7.x latest OSGI bundles.
Reviewing portlet plugins which use Liferay APIs and rebuilding their services against the new version.
Reviewing and modification of theme plugins to take the benefits of new features.
Review and upgrade hooks, ext plugins, if it is broken by the new version API changes.
Back up the databases and other important information.
Thorough testing of features on non production databases and bug fixing.
Post deployment services and customization.
Client Extensions can create custom UI elements such as interactive buttons with custom actions.
With Client Extensions, you can use modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
They enable easy integration with modern front-end frameworks and APIs, simplifying third-party connectivity.
This approach ensures long-term compatibility with future Liferay releases while providing a more sustainable solution.
Deployment becomes easier as Client Extensions can be independently packaged, versioned, and managed.
Liferay Fragments modernizes content management by enabling more flexible, reusable, and design-driven page components.
Fragments improve performance and consistency by allowing faster rendering and standardized layouts across pages.
They empower non-technical users to build and manage pages easily through drag-and-drop editing and visual tools.
Collections let you group and display content items on pages or fragments for reuse.
This upgrade ensures future readiness by aligning content architecture with Liferay’s latest capabilities and long-term platform roadmap.
Replaces Ant and Maven with Gradle for faster and more efficient Liferay builds.
Improves system stability and performance by replacing outdated code and libraries with modern, optimized implementations.
Upgrades legacy WAR-based portlets to JAR-based modules for better modularity and maintainability.
Upgrades legacy custom hooks to modern override modules for compatibility and easier maintenance.
Converts custom Service Builder entities to Liferay Objects for easier management and futureproofing.
Confirms overall system readiness through end-to-end testing before go-live to ensure a smooth user experience.
Identifies and resolves defects early through systematic testing, reducing risks during production deployment.
Verifies compatibility with custom code, themes, plugins, and third-party integrations with stability of the upgraded Liferay environment.
Assists in fine-tuning configurations and optimizing workflows based on real-world usage.
Helps teams maximize the value of the upgraded platform through ongoing guidance and best practices.
Post-upgrade support services to address any issues, optimize configurations, and ensure a smooth transition.
De-risk your Liferay upgrade with on-demand developer support.
Bridge the expertise gapWhy Upgrade to Liferay DXP 2026 Q1?
Future-Proofing with Java 21 & Jakarta EE 10
Technological debt is a silent ROI killer. The 2026 Q1 update migrates the platform to Jakarta EE 10 and establishes Java 21 as the primary runtime. This move provides a more secure, high-performance environment that is compatible with the latest enterprise application servers. Our technical experts specialize in the "one-way" namespace migration (javax to jakarta), ensuring your custom portlets, services, and APIs are refactored to meet these modern standards.
AI-Powered Experience Orchestration
Upgrading to the 2026 Q1 version brings native AI-driven capabilities directly into your workflow. With the new AI Assistant (Beta) and Semantic Search, the platform moves beyond keyword matching to understanding true user intent. We help you fine-tune these LLM integrations to automate content tagging, generate intelligent page layouts, and provide users with highly relevant, conversational search results that significantly improve engagement and conversion rates.
Low-Code Agility via AI-Assisted Data Modeling
Liferay DXP 2026 Q1 redefines "Agile" by introducing AI-assisted data modeling. This allows your team to design complex data structures and create custom APIs through intuitive UML-style tools without writing extensive code. By upgrading, your business users gain the power to build custom applications faster. We partner with you to implement these low-code/no-code workflows, ensuring your internal teams can respond to market demands in days rather than months.
Optimized Performance & Scalability Enhancements
The 2026 Q1 release focuses heavily on infrastructure efficiency. The upgrade tool itself has been overhauled to prevent common deployment errors. We leverage these under-the-hood improvements to tune your Liferay instance for high-traffic environments, ensuring your platform remains lightning-fast and resilient under pressure.
Data-Driven Strategy with Advanced Content Insights
Understanding what content works is no longer a guessing game. The 2026 Q1 release features a revamped Content Dashboard with a dedicated Performance tab, offering granular, asset-level metrics on visitor behavior. When you upgrade, we help you integrate these insights with Liferay Analytics Cloud to create hyper-personalized customer journeys. This allows your marketing teams to identify top-performing assets in real-time and pivot strategies based on hard data.
Long-Term Support (LTS) & Enterprise Stability
Choosing the Liferay DXP 2026 Q1 release is a strategic move for long-term operational security. As the first Long-Term Support (LTS) release of the year, this version comes with a guaranteed 5-year support window for subscribers. By upgrading now, you exit the cycle of frequent, high-effort migrations and enter a "safe harbor" period where your platform receives consistent security patches, performance audits, and maintenance updates. Our upgrade services don’t just move your data; we align your infrastructure with Liferay’s Unified Release Model, ensuring you have a stable, officially backed foundation that evolves with your business without the risk of legacy technical debt.
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We start with a 50+ points checklist and follow a structured, proven methodology to ensure your Liferay upgrade is seamless, zero-risk, and it is delivered on time.
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Go-live & Post-upgrade Support
Why Surekha Tech?
Choosing Surekha Technologies means partnering with an official Liferay Partner dedicated to technical excellence. We don't just move data; we future-proof your infrastructure. With over 15 years of experience and a global footprint across the USA, Canada, Europe, and India, we specialize in high-complexity upgrades to the latest Liferay DXP 2026 Q1 LTS version.
Our architects bring deep expertise in Jakarta EE refactoring and zero-downtime migration strategies, ensuring your business stays online while your technology evolves. We offer the flexibility to provide a full-cycle migration roadmap or dedicated Liferay developers to augment your internal team, adapting seamlessly to your existing workflows and delivery timelines.
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Starting with Liferay DXP 7.4 2025.Q3 and the 2026 Q1 LTS release, the platform moves from the javax.* to the jakarta.* namespace. This requires a one-way refactoring of all custom portlets, services, and APIs. We provide specialized code-migration services to automate this namespace shift and resolve any dependency conflicts, ensuring your custom logic remains functional in the new environment.
Yes. Many organizations have the strategy in place but lack the "extra hands" to meet tight deadlines. We offer flexible staff augmentation models where our certified Liferay developers integrate directly into your workflow. Whether you need help specifically with theme refactoring, database validation, or upgrading legacy OSGi modules, our experts act as an extension of your core team.
The 2026 Q1 release is a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, providing a 5-year window of security patches and maintenance. Beyond stability, it introduces native AI-assisted data modeling and Semantic Search capabilities. Upgrading to this version ensures your infrastructure is compatible with Java 21 and Jakarta EE 10, effectively eliminating technical debt for years to come.
We follow a modular approach to UI migration. For legacy versions like 7.1 or 7.2, we often recommend transitioning from heavy custom themes to Liferay’s modern "Style Books" and "Fragments." This not only improves page performance but also empowers non-technical users to manage layouts using drag-and-drop tools, significantly reducing your future dependency on frontend developers for simple content changes.
Timelines vary based on the complexity of your customizations and the volume of data. We begin with a comprehensive Pre-upgrade Assessment to identify "breaking changes" early. This allows us to provide a predictable roadmap, ensuring that database migration and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) are completed without disrupting your production environment.
Liferay DXP 7.4 is the current rolling release, whereas the 2026 Q1 LTS is the designated Long-Term Support version. The 2026 Q1 release is critical for enterprises as it marks the transition to Jakarta EE 10 and Java 21. If your organization prioritizes five years of guaranteed stability and security patches, moving directly to the 2026 Q1 release is the recommended path. Our architects can help you decide which version aligns better with your security and feature roadmap.
Using staging environments and phased deployment reduces downtime risks. This ensures business continuity during the migration process.
The cost is decided based on many parameters like, current version, number of webcontent, pages, users, custom code etc. The entry level cost can start around 10,000USD and it can go up to 50,000 USD.
The best Liferay partner should be an official Liferay Partner with specific experience in upgrade project. Look for a partner like SurekhaTech that demonstrates proficiency in Jakarta EE namespace migration, Java 21 refactoring, and has a history of 15+years in Liferay. Some one with ISO processes and who can offer zero-downtime deployment strategies. They should also offer flexible engagement models, such as staff augmentation, to provide extra helping hands for your internal IT team.
A top-tier Liferay upgrade partner should provide a comprehensive checklist including Customization Audit, Data Integrity Plan, Performance Benchmarking, SEO Preservation, and Post-Migration Support.
A hybrid global model is often the most effective. Agencies like SurekhaTech offer the "best of both worlds" local strategic presence in the United States, Europe and Middle East for project alignment, combined with a high-capacity development center in India for cost-effective, 24/7 technical execution. This allows for faster turnaround times on heavy code refactoring while maintaining clear, local communication.
Yes, SurekhaTech provides dedicated Liferay developers through a flexible staff augmentation model. This is ideal for organizations that have an internal IT team but need additional expert hands to handle specialized tasks like database migration, theme refactoring, or upgrading custom OSGi modules to ensure a faster time-to-market.
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