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The path to a successful cloud migration is unique to every organization. There are a number of factors to consider. Below is a guide that contains some of those factors.
Consider Intended Outcomes
Consider:
- What workflows are going to change?
- Will the result replace VPN or remote access?
- How will file/folder permissions be impacted?
- What new features will be available and useful?
Preparation
Prepare the IT environment:
- Device/server preparation
- User awareness
- Extensive file structure planning
- Organizational policies and personal policies are reviewed/established.
User Training
Consider:
- Users should participate in training before, during, & after migration
- All stakeholders are aware that the migration is going to occur & understand the rationale & benefits of migrating
- Users know where to access training materials as-needed & have a point-person to work with when questions arise.
- Training is customized and crafted for departments/buildings/job roles
Secure the Cloud
Consider:
- Cloud console security policies & settings
- Backup, disaster recovery, & file retention rules
- Personal device policies and organizational acceptable-use-policies
Migration of Email
Consider:
- Licensing
- History/Retention
- Public Records
- eDiscovery
- Inbox Sizes
Migration of Data
Consider:
- Outdated Files
- Archiving
- Naming Convention Standards
- Sharing & Security
- Organization Needs
- Departmental Needs
- User Needs
Workflows
Consider:
- How to increase productivity & collaboration
- Facilitating a pilot group to demonstrate new ways of working
- Modeling successful individuals & departments
End User Experience
Consider
- Continual training
- Onboarding/hiring practices and how they are impacted by the migration
- Remote users
- Sunsetting old/replaced technologies
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