> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/xsoar-migration-guide/learn-about-cortex-xsoar-migration/readme.md).

# Introduction to Cortex XSOAR 8 migration

Cortex XSOAR 8 has been designed to deliver improved performance and reliability. While Cortex XSOAR 8 is largely based on Cortex XSOAR 6, small changes are detailed in [Cortex XSOAR 8 Feature Changes](/cortex-xsoar-8-feature-changes/cortex-xsoar-8-feature-changes/cortex-xsoar-8-feature-changes.md). Cortex XSOAR 8 can be deployed as:

| Deployment Type     | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS | <p>Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS is highly scalable, based on a revamped cloud-native microservice architecture. Palo Alto Networks manages performance and scaling, enabling you to focus on investigation and response. It runs on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and is available in multiple deployment regions.</p><p>For the latest Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS features, see <a href="/spaces/aUKGnsF9X4Dz3YLa8G0L/pages/EofVkBitAPNj2y7FQ2d5">Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS Release Notes</a>.</p><div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p><strong>Tip</strong></p><p>Due to the advantages of the Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS platform, including built-in auto-scalability and high availability, we strongly recommend migrating to Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS.</p></div> |

Depending on your current setup, you can migrate the following:

| Platform                                                                  | Option                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | Details                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS                                                       | Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Use self-service migration or migrate using the migration wizard. For more information, see [How to migrate from Cortex XSOAR 6 On-prem to Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS](/xsoar-migration-guide/cortex-xsoar-8-saas-migration/how-to-migrate-from-cortex-xsoar-6-on-prem-to-cortex-xsoar-8-saas.md). |
| Cortex XSOAR 6 Multi-Tenant/MSSP to Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS Multi-Tenant/MSSP | Use self-service migration or migrate using the migration wizard. For more information, see [How to migrate your Multi-Tenant Deployment from Cortex XSOAR 6 to Cortex XSOAR 8 SaaS](/xsoar-migration-guide/cortex-xsoar-8-saas-multi-tenant-migration/how-to-migrate-your-multi-tenant-deployment-from-cortex-xsoar-6-to-cortex-xsoar-8-saas.md). |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |


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