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10 tips for a smooth Microsoft to Google data migration

October 2, 2023 by John R. Sowash

I recently helped a school migrate their data from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace for education using the domain migration utility from Google Workspace.

I learned a lot through this data migration project. Here are 10 things that I wish I knew when I started my migration!

Related post: Google Workspace for Education: Upgrade options

Video Timeline

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 1:43 Inbox cleanup
  • 2:25 Test migrations
  • 3:08 Skip system folders
  • 3:54 Set up your migration account
  • 5:19 Lift your EWS throttling policy
  • 7:10 More is faster
  • 8:12 Once you start, it’s tough to stop
  • 9:37 100% is finished
  • 10:14 It’s OK to remigrate
  • 11:51 Be patient!
  • 12:31 additional resources

Additional links & resources:

  • Folders to exempt
  • EWS throttling policy
  • Google data migration tool
  • Google Workspace upgrade options

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