Liferay
DXP 7.4 Upgrade Services
We help enterprises move to Liferay DXP 7.4 using a structured, best practice upgrade approach that prioritises stability, out of the box capabilities, and long term maintainability while minimising risk and downtime.
Why Upgrade to Liferay DXP 7.4?
Liferay DXP 7.4 represents a fundamental shift in how enterprises build, manage, and evolve digital experiences on the Liferay platform. It is designed to reduce operational complexity, improve platform stability, and enable teams to deliver experiences faster while staying aligned with Liferay’s best practices.
What Enterprises Gain by
Upgrading to Liferay DXP 7.4?
For organisations on older versions, upgrading to 7.4 focuses on building a stable, future ready foundation that enables predictable operations and continuous digital evolution.
Strategic Roadmap
01By upgrading, organisations align their implementation with supported APIs, modern development patterns, and Liferay’s active innovation roadmap reducing long term risk and avoiding dead end customisations.
Operational Efficiency
02A well executed 7.4 upgrade simplifies the platform by replacing legacy patterns with out of the box capabilities, resulting in cleaner architecture and more predictable operations.
Improved Delivery
03Liferay DXP 7.4 enables to build and evolve experiences faster through low code tooling and improved content management. This allows digital teams to respond to business needs without heavy development cycles.
Enterprise Security
04Running on a modern Liferay baseline ensures access to current security updates, improved authentication models, and governance capabilities expected in enterprise environments.
Experience Foundation
05Upgrading to 7.4 provides a stable foundation on which enterprises can incrementally introduce personalization, headless delivery, workflow automation, and experience optimisation.
Our Liferay DXP 7.4 Upgrade Approach
At IGNEK, Liferay upgrades are platform realignments that strengthen architecture,
reduce maintenance, and future proof your DXP 7.4 platform.
Assessment Of Current Environment
Analyse existing architecture, customisations, and integrations
Assess performance, stability, and security
Identify technical risks and remediation paths
Setting Up The Environment
Prepare target infrastructure for Liferay DXP 7.4
Install required dependencies (Java, server, DB)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Include end users in verifying that the updated system satisfies their needs.
Gather feedback and make necessary adjustments before the final rollout.
Backup Data
Configuration Files: Backup crucial configuration files.
Database: Ensure a complete backup of the existing database.
Document Library: Backup repositories such as SharePoint and Documentum.
Application Server: Create a backup of the application server for easy restoration.
Database Upgrade
Stop the Liferay server to ensure data integrity.
Create a new schema for the upgraded version and import existing data.
Use the Liferay Upgrade Tool to run database migrations.
Promotion To Production
Once UAT is complete and all issues are resolved, promote the upgraded platform to the production environment.
Run final sanity checks to confirm that the system operates smoothly.
Compatibility Check
Database compatibility
Custom module and theme validation
Deprecated API and OSGi dependency checks
Extension & Custom Module Upgrade
Upgrade Extensions and Custom Modules.
Modify code based on API changes and dependencies.
Rebuild and deploy updated custom modules using Gradle commands.
Training & Support
Educate consumers about new features and functionalities; offer training sessions.
Offer ongoing support to address any post upgrade questions or issues.
Upgrading Themes
To guarantee compatibility with the latest version, update custom themes.
Modify styles, templates, and scripts as necessary.
Rebuild and deploy themes using the Liferay Theme Generator.
Functional And Integration Testing
Conduct thorough testing to ensure all features, modules, and integrations work as expected.
As problems or bugs come up during testing, find and fix them.
Assessment Of Current Environment
- Analyse existing architecture, customisations, and integrations
- Assess performance, stability, and security
- Identify technical risks and remediation paths
Backup Data
- Configuration Files: Backup crucial configuration files.
- Database: Ensure a complete backup of the existing database.
- Document Library: Backup repositories such as SharePoint and Documentum.
- Application Server: Create a backup of the application server for easy restoration.
Compatibility Check
- Database compatibility
- Custom module and theme validation
- Deprecated API and OSGi dependency checks
Setting Up The Environment
- Prepare target infrastructure for Liferay DXP 7.4
- Install required dependencies (Java, server, DB)
Database Upgrade
- Stop the Liferay server to ensure data integrity.
- Create a new schema for the upgraded version and import existing data.
- Use the Liferay Upgrade Tool to run database migrations.
Extension & Custom Module Upgrade
- Upgrade Extensions and Custom Modules.
- Modify code based on API changes and dependencies.
- Rebuild and deploy updated custom modules using Gradle commands.
Upgrading Themes
- To guarantee compatibility with the latest version, update custom themes.
- Modify styles, templates, and scripts as necessary.
- Rebuild and deploy themes using the Liferay Theme Generator.
Functional And Integration Testing
- Conduct thorough testing to ensure all features, modules, and integrations work as expected.
- As problems or bugs come up during testing, find and fix them.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Include end users in verifying that the updated system satisfies their needs.
- Gather feedback and make necessary adjustments before the final rollout.
Promotion To Production
- Once UAT is complete and all issues are resolved, promote the upgraded platform to the production environment.
- Run final sanity checks to confirm that the system operates smoothly.
Training & Support
- Educate consumers about new features and functionalities; offer training sessions.
- Offer ongoing support to address any post upgrade questions or issues.
Post Upgrade Capabilities &
Experience Enablement
Upgrading to Liferay DXP 7.4 establishes a modern, stable
foundation that allows enterprises to evolve digital experiences.
Experience Personalisation
Deliver contextual, role based experiences with simplified governance and consistent delivery across touchpoints.
Low Code Agility
Adapt, extend, and configure faster using object based, low code tools reducing dependency on heavy development cycles.
Workflow & Governance
Automate content and business processes with greater control, clarity, and operational consistency.
Headless & Multi Channel Ready
Reuse content and services across web, mobile, and external channels through API driven delivery.
Operational Insight
Gain better visibility into platform performance and usage to support proactive optimisation.
Simplified Integrations
Connect external systems through a stable, flexible integration layer without added complexity.
Liferay DXP 7.4
Why Choose IGNEK for
Liferay DXP 7.4 Upgrades?
Upgrading Liferay is a strategic platform decision impacting stability, scalability, and long term digital maturity, delivered by IGNEK with disciplined, implementation level precision.
Pure Liferay
Focus
IGNEK is a Liferay boutique company with engineers dedicated exclusively to the platform, ensuring deep architectural knowledge.
Best Practice,
OOTB First Approach
We leverage Liferay’s OOTB capabilities to reduce customisation while improving performance and upgrade readiness.
Risk Controlled
Delivery
Our upgrade approach minimises risk through structured assessments, controlled execution, and validation driven delivery.
Enterprise Grade
Security & Stability
Every upgrade aligns with Liferay’s latest security standards and hardening practices to ensure platform resilience.
Integration
Continuity
We maintain seamless integration with enterprise systems, identity providers, and business tools without operational disruption.
Enablement
Beyond Go Live
We provide knowledge transfer and guidance so teams can confidently operate and evolve on Liferay 7.4.
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Why Choose IGNEK For Liferay DXP 7.4 Upgrade Services?
Liferay DXP 7.4 Upgrade is a pivotal step for organizations looking to enhance their digital experience. At IGNEK, we specialize in delivering seamless and effective Liferay DXP upgrade services, ensuring you unlock the full potential of this powerful platform. Here are several compelling reasons to choose us for your upgrade
Proven Liferay Expertise
Our certified Liferay professionals have delivered multiple successful DXP upgrades across industries, ensuring zero data loss, minimal downtime, and optimized performance.
Tailored Upgrade Strategy
We don’t believe in one size fits all solutions. Every upgrade plan is customized based on your current setup, integrations, and long term digital goals.
End to End Support
From pre upgrade assessment to post deployment support, our dedicated Liferay team stays with you at every stage ensuring business continuity and smooth adoption.
Risk Free Migration
Our structured approach minimizes risks with detailed compatibility checks, data validation, and rollback planning to safeguard your operations.
Performance and Security Focused
We fine tune system performance, enhance scalability, and strengthen data security helping you fully leverage Liferay DXP 7.4’s advanced features.
Business Centric Approach
We align every technical enhancement with your business outcomes faster go to market, improved customer engagement, and reduced maintenance costs.
Evaluate Your Liferay Upgrade Readiness with Experts
Gain a structured assessment of your current Liferay platform to identify risks, dependencies, and upgrade opportunities, and define a clear, best practice path to a stable, future ready Liferay 7.4 implementation.
Get Expert Guidance
for Your Liferay Needs
Parth Panchani
Liferay Business Advisor @ IGNEK
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parth.panchani@ignek.com
