# Basic Data Migration

To perform Basic Data Migration using the appRules Data Migration Engine, drag-and-drop the MigrateData workflow activity from the toolbox on to the designer and configure as follows:

1. Enter a display name and description for the workflow activity or accept the defaults.
2. Select "Basic Data Migration" as the Data Migration Type.
3. Select the Default Source.  If the Source data source does not exist, you can use the New Data Source button to add it.
4. Select the Default Target.  If the Target data source does not exist, you can use the New Data Source button to add it.

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Click the OK button to accept the entries and continue.

On the following modal, select the Target entities where the Source records will be imported.

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## Target Entities Collection

You will be prompted for additional options for configuring the required entries for the target entities.

The [Target Entities Collection](/apprules-r-documentation/samples/sample-projects/miscellaneous/target-activity-errors-and-logs.md) modal will be displayed.  Refer to the [Target Entities Collection](/apprules-r-documentation/platform-products/apprules-data-migration-engine/the-migrate-data-activity/target-entities-collection.md) section for notes on configuring the target entities.

[Run your data migration project](/apprules-r-documentation/platform/platform-features/creating-and-running-projects/running-projects.md) after configuring, reviewing, and saving the [Target Entities Collection](/apprules-r-documentation/platform-products/apprules-data-migration-engine/the-migrate-data-activity/target-entities-collection.md).


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