The process begins by obtaining the Configuration Migration tool via the Microsoft.CrmSdk.XrmTooling.ConfigurationMigration.Wpf NuGet package. First, you must define a schema (.xml) which specifies the entities and fields to be migrated. Once the schema is created, you use that schema to export the actual data from the source environment; the tool packages this data into a compressed (.zip) file. Finally, you log into the destination environment and import the ZIP file to replicate the data. Other options, like importing CSVs or downloading from AppSource, are incorrect as the tool specifically generates and consumes .zip packages and is distributed via NuGet.

Microsoft Learn (Power Platform Admin): "Move configuration data across environments and organizations with the Configuration Migration tool." [Section: Download the Configuration Migration tool].

Microsoft Learn (Power Platform Admin): "Create a schema to export configuration data." [Section: Create a schema file].

Microsoft Learn (Power Platform Admin): "Export configuration data." [Step 4: Use the schema to export data].

Microsoft Learn (Power Platform Admin): "Import configuration data." [Section: Import data to the target environment - describes importing the .zip file].