Article – Google Workspace → Microsoft 365 Migration
Why Migrate?
Enhanced integration with Microsoft tools Better enterprise control & security Improved collaboration with Teams A unified productivity platform, as some businesses are using Microsoft in some form or another Migration Roadmap
Plan & Assess Domain Verification User Setup Email Migration Drive Migration Test & Launch Step 1 – Planning
Identify users & mailboxes Choose migration method (IMAP, PST, 3rd party tools) Schedule downtime Step 2 – Domain Verification
Add the domain in the Microsoft 365 admin Update DNS records with registrar (TXT verification) Step 3 – User Account Setup
Use Azure AD or manual CSV import Assign licenses Enable Multi-factor authentication Step 4 – Email Migration
Use Microsoft Migration Wizard or IMAP Validate batches Monitor via Exchange Admin Centre Step 5 – Drive Migration
Tools: Mover.io (Microsoft), ShareGate, Cloudsfer Map Google Drive to OneDrive or SharePoint Step 6 – Testing & Go-Live
Test mail flow and calendar sync Communicate the cutover date Provide quick-start user guides Best Practices
Backup data before migration Notify users early Pilot with a small group Schedule during low traffic You are Live Now. 🙂
Tools Checklist
Tool Purpose Migration Wizard Email transfer Azure AD User management OneDrive Admin File migration DNS Host Domain verification
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