SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat Migration

KEY CHALLENGES

What makes this migration complex

These are the architectural mismatches and technical hurdles specific to a SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat migration.

Most Critical

Fundamental Data Model Mismatch

SolarWinds' ITIL-based incident/problem/change/CMDB model has almost no structural overlap with LiveChat's chat → thread → event hierarchy, requiring a non-trivial transformation layer for every migrated record.

Blocks all downstream imports if mapped wrong

No Native Migration Path

Neither platform offers an import wizard, bulk migration tool, or vendor-supported bridge, so every migration approach requires custom development or third-party tooling.

Timestamp Fidelity Loss

LiveChat generates event timestamps server-side, meaning replayed historical conversations will not retain their original creation dates unless source timestamps are stored in custom properties or an external archive.

API Rate Limit Constraints

LiveChat's Configuration API is rate-limited to 1,000 requests per 10 minutes per license (shared across all tokens), and SolarWinds' undocumented rate limits throttle around 100 requests per minute, making large-scale data extraction and loading slow.

ITSM Data Without Destination

Critical SolarWinds objects — CMDB/configuration items, problems, changes, releases, assets, service catalog, and contracts — have no LiveChat equivalent and must be archived or migrated to an entirely separate system.

Attachment and Audit Trail Gaps

SolarWinds CSV exports do not include attachments or embedded images, and comments and audit trails may not export cleanly, requiring API-level extraction to preserve full record fidelity.

MIGRATION RISK ASSESSMENT

Every migration risk, already solved

Migration between platforms is full of edge cases. Our engineers have identified every risk from SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat and built proven solutions for each one.

High complexity

Incidents / Tickets

Incidents map loosely to chat threads but require significant structural transformation, and historical timestamps cannot be preserved natively in LiveChat.

Solved
CMDB / Configuration Items

LiveChat has no CMDB or configuration management capability whatsoever; this data must be archived or migrated to a completely separate tool.

Solved
Problems / Changes / Releases

No equivalent exists in LiveChat for problem, change, or release management records, so these ITIL workflows are entirely lost in the migration.

Solved
Assets / Hardware

LiveChat has no asset management functionality, requiring all asset data to be exported and stored in an external system.

Solved
Attachments

Attachments and embedded images are not included in SolarWinds CSV exports, requiring API-level extraction and separate upload handling during migration.

Solved
Service Catalog

LiveChat has no service catalog concept, so all catalog items, request forms, and approval workflows are completely lost with no migration target.

Solved

Custom engineering

Custom Fields

LiveChat uses a key-value Properties system by namespace rather than traditional custom fields, requiring careful remapping and potential loss of complex field types.

Handled
Knowledge Base Articles

Articles can migrate to the Text Knowledge Base product, but it is a separate product requiring an independent migration process and additional subscription.

Handled

Clean transfer

Agents / Users

Agents map directly between platforms, though LiveChat's simpler role model (Owner, Admin, Agent) may require collapsing SolarWinds' more granular role assignments.

Clean
Groups / Departments

SolarWinds groups map directly to LiveChat groups, and departments can be approximated using LiveChat groups as a proxy.

Clean

What Our Customers Say

Real migration stories

Direct Review

“They were SO helpful. We had a few hiccups because our migration was in the middle of the process, but they were really flexible and did multiple delta migrations for us. We were able to map a lot of our old ticket data so it's usable for comparisons in the future.”

Direct Review

“Overall a great experience. We had to go back a few times to get everything just right, which was totally expected. The transition was smooth, and there was no data loss.”

Direct Review

“One of the easiest migrations I've ever been through. The team took care of everything — all our data, customer interactions and macros. The process was clear, straightforward and we felt supported all the way. An absolutely seamless experience for our support team and our customers.”

Direct Review

“Fantastic at both guiding us through the process and helping us fix things as they come up and dial them in.”

Reviewed on G2

“The ease of the process and that ClonePartner was informing me what was going on at every step. If you're on the fence, do it. ClonePartner are great!”

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CUSTOM MIGRATION

Fully customizable engineer-led migration

Tailor your migration from SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat exactly to your needs with our flexible customization options. Our experts will configure the perfect migration plan for your business.

Migration Filters

Data Types

ZERO DOWNTIME

Your timeline. Our engineers.

A dedicated engineer runs your migration, planned around your schedule and your data.

No babysitting a wizard. Avoid debugging errors yourself.

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Speed

The migration timeline depends on both our turnaround time and yours.

We can complete a migration in under a day when the accounts are connected and the sample migration is approved promptly.

Background Sync

We also support migrating the newest records first, so you can go live faster while the rest of the data is synced in the background.

Data Volume Impact

Larger data volumes may require longer migration windows.

Continuous Operation

Weekend migrations minimize disruption to your customer service operations.

MIGRATION TIMELINE

Your SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat migration, step by step

See how long your migration will take from start to finish. Drag the slider to estimate based on your data volume.

How many records are you migrating?

<10K 50K 100K 250K 500K 1M 2M 5M 10M+

Checklist ~3 days

Sample 1 day

Review ~2 days

Full 2 days

Delta 1 day

Your team ClonePartner

Estimated total

~9 business days

Migration Checklist

1 day · ClonePartner ~2 days · Your team

We prepare the optimal data mapping as a shareable spreadsheet. Your team reviews, approves, and adds any customizations.

Sample Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We run a test migration with a representative sample of your data to verify mapping accuracy and identify any potential issues before the full run.

Review & Approve

~2 days · Your team

Your team reviews the sample migration results, confirms data accuracy and mapping, and gives the go-ahead for the full migration.

Full Migration

2 days · ClonePartner

We execute the complete migration of all your data to your new LiveChat, with real-time progress tracking and comprehensive logging.

Delta Migration

1 day · ClonePartner

We capture and transfer any new data that was added or updated during the main migration to ensure no data is lost. This final sync keeps everything current.

Pros and cons of different migration options

Choosing the right approach is key because migrating from SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat isn't just about moving data – it's about protecting customer relationships.

Feature / Criteria	ClonePartner	Automated Tools	CSV Import	In-house migration
Custom Scripting for complex data	✓ Engineers build & maintain	✗ No	⚠ Manual	✓ Yes – but costly
Sandbox & Pilot Migrations	✓ Full sandbox + pilot plans	⚠ Limited	✗ No	⚠ Often Informal
Manual validation & reconciliation	✓ Automated + manual QA	✗ No	✓ Yes (Manual)	✓ Heavy manual effort
Backup & rollback plan	✓ Robust procedures	✗ No	✗ No	⚠ Often incomplete
Handles automation and integrations	✓ Full support	⚠ Partial	✗ No	⚠ Possible but fragmented
Post-migration engineer support	✓ Dedicated engineers	✗ No	✗ No	⚠ Limited SLA
Adaptable to API changes	✓ Proactive adaptation	✗ No	⚠ Manual fixes	⚠ Slower response
Turnaround / SLA predictability	✓ Predictable SLAs	⚠ Fast but brittle	⚠ Slow and manual	⚠ Often slower
Data Security & Compliance	✓ High – enterprise grade	⚠ Medium (depends)	⚠ Low (manual)	⚠ Hidden gaps common
Pricing predictability	✓ Transparent & fixed	⚠ Low (per-job)	⚠ Low (manual hours)	⚠ High/variable OPEX
End-to-end project management	✓ Full E2E delivery & PM	✗ No	✗ No	⚠ Often partial
Business impact & opportunity cost	✓ No diversion of staff	✗ No	✗ No	⚠ Diverts engineering

What does an Engineer-led migration mean anyway?

Speed & Accuracy: Our Blended Method

We blend automation (smart scripts, bulk APIs) with human expertise for speed without risk. Our engineers manually check every mapping, validation, and exception.

You get:

Speed of automation for bulk record migration
Precision of engineers verifying integrity and business logic
Pilot migrations and sandbox testing to catch issues early
Real-time validation reports and rollback readiness

Result: 50x faster migrations than manual imports — with near-zero error rates.

Handling the Tricky Tech and API Details

The SolarWinds Service Desk and LiveChat APIs each behave differently, which is where our engineers shine. We build custom logic to handle the data quirks where generic tools typically break.

We handcraft API logic for:

Field mapping and transformation
Pagination, rate-limit handling, and throttling
Preserving conversation threads, attachments, and internal notes
Syncing custom fields, SLAs, and macros without breaking structure

Our scripts: Natively retry failed calls, re-queue large attachments, and ensure data parity.

No Guesswork

We don't just promise smooth migrations—we measure and prove them. Every client receives a Migration Validation Report with all metrics.

Typical results across projects:

100% record-count parity between your SolarWinds Service Desk data and LiveChat
Zero downtime during staged cutovers
99.9% attachment integrity (verified via checksum)
Full automation and preservation of all business rules

Our standard: Includes full SLA preservation and 30 days of engineer-assigned support post go-live.

We Adapt to Your Setup (Not the Other Way Around)

No two teams configure SolarWinds Service Desk or LiveChat exactly the same way—with unique automations and data. We customize every migration script to fit your exact workflow, tags, and triggers.

Our engineers adapt for:

Custom fields, ticket forms, and workflows
Multi-brand or multi-language setups
Historical imports and partial (date-based) migrations
Integration re-mapping for CRMs, chat, or feedback tools

The promise: If your data doesn't fit a standard template, we build one just for you.

Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

Your customer data is precious. Our migration process maintains the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

SOC 2 Type II

Independently audited compliance with rigorous security standards

ISO 27001

Certified information security management system

GDPR

Full compliance with EU data protection regulations

HIPAA

Certified for handling protected health information

AES-256 Encryption

Bank-grade encryption for all stored credentials

Latest TLS

Secure transfer protocol for all data in transit

Role-Based Access

We follow role-based access control for every migration project

Scheduled Deletion

Automatic data purging after migration completion

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about migrating from SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat. Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to our team.

Before you start 3 Data & mapping 2 Timeline & downtime 3 Security & access 1 Pricing 1 After go-live 4

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Before you start

3 questions

Do I need professional help for this migration?

Yes. Professional help ensures proper field mapping and preservation of relationships between records. Our engineer-led approach catches edge cases that automated tools miss.

Does ClonePartner provide guidance before committing?

Yes. We provide a free consultation and assessment. We'll review your data structure, discuss your requirements, and provide a detailed migration plan and fixed-price quote before you commit to anything.

Do we need to keep our SolarWinds Service Desk account active during the migration?

Usually, yes. Keep it active until we confirm the migration is complete, including the final delta migration, because we read your data directly from your SolarWinds Service Desk account throughout the project. If your subscription is due to end mid-project, extending it to cover the migration window keeps everything on track, and we tell you when it is safe to cancel. If it has to close sooner, we can pull your data out before it closes and migrate from that copy.

Data & mapping

2 questions

Will the migration set off automations or send emails or notifications to customers, our team or anyone else?

No. Before the sample or full migration starts, we confirm with you that nothing in LiveChat will send messages about the migrated data: we import with notifications switched off wherever LiveChat allows it, and either pause any automation that could send them for the migration window or give it a condition, such as a suppression tag, that skips migrated records, which lets your live automations keep running for new records. We only proceed once you have confirmed it. If you want anyone told about the move, that message is sent separately, once the migrated data has been checked.

Can you migrate data that LiveChat can't take in through an API?

In many cases, yes. Where something can't be written through an API, we recreate it through LiveChat's user interface where the interface allows it, and where that work is repetitive we script and automate it. We tell you up front which items are handled this way, because recreating them through the interface can add time to the schedule.

Timeline & downtime

3 questions

How long does the SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat migration take?

Most migrations complete within 1–5 business days, depending on data volume and complexity; very large migrations, such as several hundred thousand records, take longer. We provide a detailed timeline after the initial assessment and can often complete small migrations in under 24 hours.

Will there be downtime when migrating from SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat?

No. Our migration process is designed for zero downtime. SolarWinds Service Desk stays fully operational throughout: the bulk migration runs in the background and the cutover is fast, so there is no disruption to your live business operations.

How long does it take to export a very large ticket history from SolarWinds Service Desk?

Extraction time depends on volume: a history of more than half a million tickets can take several days to pull. Your SolarWinds Service Desk account needs to stay active until extraction is finished, so we confirm its end date with you at the start and plan the schedule around it.

Security & access

1 question

Can we whitelist a single IP instead of opening our network to your migration tool?

Yes. All migration traffic runs through a centralized system using one fixed IP, which your IT team can whitelist instead of opening broader network access.

Pricing

1 question

Is migration pricing a flat fee, or does it scale with data volume?

It's a flat fee with no hidden costs. The price we agree with you for your scope is the price you pay, and small variances in the final volume, a bit more or less, are included.

After go-live

4 questions

What support do you provide after the migration goes live?

At ClonePartner, we consider ourselves your partners in this journey. We take full accountability for your migration's success. Once your migration goes live, we provide 30 days of comprehensive post-migration support as standard, and longer support, such as 60 or 90 days, can be agreed for your project. During this period, we help with anything related to your migrated data, so your migration is a complete success.

After migration, do I contact ClonePartner or the platform's own support if something looks wrong?

ClonePartner is the contact for anything about the migrated data itself. Questions about the platform itself, such as how its features and settings work, go to the platform's own support or to whoever administers it for you.

Can we keep an offline archive of our old SolarWinds Service Desk data?

Yes. The archive is delivered to you as a set of local files: folders holding the ticket data and attachments, plus an HTML file that reads from those folders so you can browse tickets in a web browser. Nothing is hosted on our servers and there is no software to install, so you can store it wherever suits you, such as Google Drive or Box.

Can you keep our CRM updated with support activity after we move from SolarWinds Service Desk to LiveChat?

Yes, where LiveChat's API makes that activity available. We build an ongoing sync on LiveChat's and your CRM's APIs that writes support activity to the right contacts and companies, and you decide what gets logged. It is a separate piece of work from the migration, scoped and priced on its own.

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