Migrate SharePoint and Exchange accounts between 365 tenants?
Migrating SharePoint and Exchange accounts between Microsoft 365 tenants can be a challenging task for IT administrators. However, it is a necessary process for organizations that are merging, divesting, or restructuring their business units. In this article, we will discuss the steps involved in migrating SharePoint and Exchange accounts between Microsoft 365 tenants.
Step 1: Plan the Migration
The first step in any migration process is to plan carefully. Before you start migrating accounts, you need to have a clear understanding of the scope of the migration, the timelines, and the resources required. You should also identify the users, groups, and sites that need to be migrated.
It is important to note that migrating SharePoint and Exchange accounts is a complex process that requires a significant amount of preparation. It is advisable to create a detailed migration plan that outlines the steps involved and the responsibilities of each team member.
Step 2: Verify Domain Ownership
The next step is to verify domain ownership for the source and target tenants. This is an essential step in the migration process as it ensures that you have the necessary permissions to migrate the accounts.
To verify domain ownership, you need to add the domain to both the source and target tenants and verify ownership using DNS records or email verification.
Step 3: Prepare the Source Tenant
Before you can start migrating accounts, you need to prepare the source tenant by exporting the SharePoint sites, Exchange mailboxes, and other relevant data. You can use the SharePoint Migration Tool or a third-party migration tool to export the data.
It is important to ensure that the data is exported in a format that can be easily imported into the target tenant. You should also make sure that the exported data is backed up and secured.
Step 4: Create Accounts in the Target Tenant
Once the source tenant has been prepared, you can create accounts in the target tenant. This involves creating user accounts, groups, and distribution lists in the target tenant. You should also ensure that the account settings and permissions are configured correctly.
It is important to note that the user accounts in the target tenant should have the same usernames and email addresses as the source tenant to avoid any confusion.
Step 5: Migrate SharePoint Sites
The next step is to migrate the SharePoint sites from the source tenant to the target tenant. You can use the SharePoint Migration Tool or a third-party migration tool to migrate the sites.
It is important to ensure that the site structure, permissions, and content are migrated correctly. You should also test the migrated sites to ensure that they are functioning as expected.
Step 6: Migrate Exchange Mailboxes
The final step is to migrate the Exchange mailboxes from the source tenant to the target tenant. You can use the Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets or a third-party migration tool to migrate the mailboxes.
It is important to ensure that the mailbox settings, permissions, and content are migrated correctly. You should also test the migrated mailboxes to ensure that they are functioning as expected.
Conclusion
Migrating SharePoint and Exchange accounts between Microsoft 365 tenants is a complex process that requires careful planning and preparation. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that the migration process is completed smoothly and efficiently. It is advisable to seek the assistance of a certified Microsoft partner to ensure that the migration is carried out effectively and efficiently.