SharePoint Migration Consultant for SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365
I help organizations assess, plan, and execute SharePoint migrations by identifying content, permissions, customizations, workflows, ownership gaps, and migration risks before they become project blockers.
TL;DR
A successful SharePoint migration is not just a content copy. It requires discovery, cleanup, governance, stakeholder alignment, permissions review, migration waves, testing, communication, and post-migration support.
Common Migration Challenges
Migration Services
Migration Discovery and Inventory
Site collections, subsites, lists and libraries, document volume, file types, large lists, checked-out files, broken inheritance, unique permissions, external sharing, workflows, InfoPath forms, custom scripts, classic pages, custom master pages, and third-party solutions.
Migration Readiness Assessment
Content readiness, technical blockers, governance blockers, permissions complexity, business ownership gaps, migration tool fit, and Microsoft 365 readiness.
Migration Planning
Migration waves, pilot migration, communication plan, UAT plan, cutover planning, delta migration approach, rollback planning, and support model.
Post-Migration Validation
Permissions validation, content spot checks, broken link review, user acceptance testing, business owner sign-off, and training and support.
Recommended Deliverables
Related Open Source Work
I also maintain an open-source SharePoint Migration Scoping Toolkit designed to help identify migration risks such as stale sites, large libraries, ownership gaps, and permission complexity before a migration begins.
Read about the SharePoint Migration Scoping Toolkit arrow_forwardFrequently Asked Questions
What should be assessed before a SharePoint migration? expand_more
Before migration, teams should assess site collections, content volume, permissions, workflows, InfoPath forms, custom solutions, site ownership, stale content, and SharePoint Online readiness.
Can you help migrate SharePoint Server to SharePoint Online? expand_more
Yes. I help organizations plan and execute migrations from SharePoint Server 2013, 2016, 2019, and Subscription Edition to SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
Do you support ShareGate, SPMT, or AvePoint migration planning? expand_more
Yes. I work with ShareGate, Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), AvePoint, and PowerShell-based approaches depending on the scenario and requirements.
How do you handle permissions during migration? expand_more
I review existing permissions, identify broken inheritance and unique permissions, map users and groups, and plan permission validation as part of post-migration testing.
What happens to SharePoint Designer workflows and InfoPath forms? expand_more
Legacy workflows and InfoPath forms typically need to be rebuilt using Power Automate, Power Apps, or other modern alternatives before or after migration.
Should we clean up content before or after migration? expand_more
Ideally before. Cleaning up stale content, duplicate files, and outdated sites before migration reduces risk, cost, and complexity.
How long does a SharePoint migration take? expand_more
It depends on the size, complexity, permissions, customizations, and readiness of the environment. A proper discovery and assessment helps create a realistic timeline.
Can you help with UAT and business user validation? expand_more
Yes. I provide UAT checklists, validation plans, and support business user testing as part of the migration process.
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