Introduction
Enterprise-Grade SharePoint Migration
Cloudiway provides comprehensive SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online migration capabilities, supporting tenant-to-tenant migrations and site restructuring scenarios with complete fidelity.
SharePoint migrations are among the most complex enterprise IT projects. Whether you're migrating between Microsoft 365 tenants during a merger or acquisition, or restructuring your SharePoint Online architecture, the stakes are high. Our SharePoint migration solution and File Migration Tool address all these challenges.
Organizations rely on SharePoint for critical business processes, document management, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. A poorly executed migration can result in data loss, broken permissions, disrupted workflows, and productivity losses. For detailed instructions, refer to our admin guides.
SharePoint Migration Scenarios
Cloudiway supports all major SharePoint migration scenarios as part of Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration projects. Similar capabilities are available for OneDrive migration and Google Drive migration:
Tenant-to-Tenant
Move SharePoint Online content between Microsoft 365 tenants during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
Site Restructuring
Reorganize site collections, sites, and libraries within the same tenant for improved governance.
Site Collection Migration
Migrate complete site collections between tenants with all content and configuration preserved.
Selective Migration
Migrate specific sites or document libraries only, filtering content as needed.
What Gets Migrated
Cloudiway ensures comprehensive migration of all SharePoint components. For Google environments, see Google Sites to SharePoint migration and Google Shared Drives migration:
Sites & Content
- Sites & Site Collections
- Document Libraries
- Lists & List Items
- Web Parts & Pages
Permissions & Security
- Permissions & Groups
- Unique Permissions
- Permission Inheritance
- SharePoint Groups
Metadata & Versions
- Metadata & Custom Columns
- Content Types
- Version History
- Managed Metadata
SharePoint Migration Process
Cloudiway follows a proven methodology for SharePoint migrations:
Assessment & Planning
Analyze source SharePoint environment, inventory sites and content, identify custom solutions, and create migration plan with prioritization.
Connect Environments
Establish secure connections to source and destination SharePoint environments using OAuth authentication and service accounts.
Configure Mapping
Map users, groups, permissions, and site structures between source and destination. Configure metadata mapping and content type translation.
Execute Migration
Perform the migration in stages: site structure, metadata, content, permissions. Monitor progress through the Cloudiway dashboard.
Delta Sync & Cutover
Run incremental syncs to capture changes made during migration, schedule final cutover, and redirect users to new environment.
Best Practices for SharePoint Migration
Follow these best practices to ensure a successful SharePoint migration:
Conduct Thorough Discovery
Inventory all site collections, sites, libraries, custom solutions, and integrations. Document dependencies and business-critical functionality.
Clean Up Before Migration
Archive obsolete content, remove duplicates, clean up permissions, and consolidate poorly structured sites to reduce complexity.
Plan User and Group Mapping
Create comprehensive mapping documents for users and groups, especially in cross-domain or tenant-to-tenant migrations.
Run Pilot Migrations
Test migration process with representative site collections before full migration. Validate metadata, permissions, and version history.
Use Incremental Migration
Leverage delta sync capabilities to migrate in waves while users continue working. Schedule final cutover during a maintenance window.
Ready to Migrate Your SharePoint Environment?
Contact our SharePoint migration experts to discuss your requirements. Check our pricing or request consulting services. Our platform is ISO 27001 certified. See our case studies for real-world examples.
For comprehensive migrations, Cloudiway also provides mailbox migration, Teams migration, and coexistence tools including GALSync, Calendar Free/Busy, and Mail Routing.
Cloudiway supports various migration scenarios including Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration, Gmail migration, Exchange migration, Box migration, and Dropbox migration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of SharePoint to SharePoint migrations are supported?
Cloudiway supports SharePoint Online tenant-to-tenant migrations and site restructuring within the same tenant. You can migrate entire site collections, individual sites, or specific document libraries between Microsoft 365 tenants.
Are SharePoint permissions preserved during migration?
Yes, Cloudiway fully preserves SharePoint permissions during migration. This includes site-level permissions, library permissions, folder-level permissions, item-level permissions, and SharePoint groups.
Is file version history preserved during SharePoint migration?
Yes, Cloudiway preserves complete version history for all documents during SharePoint migrations. All versions, including metadata, timestamps, and author information, are migrated intact.
Can I migrate SharePoint metadata and custom columns?
Absolutely. Cloudiway migrates all SharePoint metadata including custom columns, content types, site columns, managed metadata, choice fields, lookup fields, and calculated columns.
How long does a SharePoint to SharePoint migration take?
Migration duration depends on data volume, complexity, and network bandwidth. A typical site collection with 100GB can migrate in 8-12 hours. Cloudiway provides detailed progress tracking and supports incremental migrations.
