 ##  [Repository Lock-In](/repository-lock) 

  ##  [Repository Lock-In](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/repository-lock-0) 

  
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**Information &amp; Communication Dictionary**

 
Definition

Structural or technical constraints within a repository’s architecture, data model, metadata practices, access controls, storage layout, or integrated workflows that substantially increase the difficulty, cost, or risk of migrating content, services or functionality to a different repository environment.