An efficient way to migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online

SharePoint Online is a cloud-based platform with better features and security than the old SharePoint 2010, so it is the best option for organizations ready to upgrade their IT infrastructure. However, migrating from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online can be haptic. So, in this article, we will see the steps to migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online.

Why do we need to migrate to SharePoint Online?

There are numerous good reasons to migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online, which are as follows:

• Firstly, SharePoint Online is a cloud-based service through which users can access their data from anywhere and on any device without any issue.
• SharePoint Online is a new version, so, normally, it has more enhanced features than the old SharePoint.
• As SharePoint Online is a cloud-based platform, users have to pay only for what they are using, and it does not need any extra hardware investment.

• SharePoint Online has better security features.

• The first way to migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online

So, the first way we will use is the SPMT (SharePoint Migration tool). It is a tool which is provided by Microsoft.

1. First, install & open SPMT.
2. Then, click on the Start new migration option.
3. Choose the SharePoint server (2010) as your source and go to Site Migration.
4. Then, provide the details for your SharePoint server.
5. Log in with your email and password for the server.
6. Then, choose whether you're migrating the parent site or its sub-sites.
7. And provide your SharePoint online URL in the mailbox link field.
8. Then, provide a name for your migration batch.
9. At last, verify all & click "Migrate Now."

Things to remember while using the SPMT

Although the process is easy, it has some limitations:

• SPMT sometimes does not work with large data sizes because of the size limitation.
• Also, the process consumes time, which is not so convenient for busy organizations.
• Unfortunately, it does not support any filter or personalization option.
• There are possibilities of losing data, so always maintain a backup before initiating the process.
• Also, the process requires some good tech skills. If you do not have it, do not use it.

Migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online: The second method.

So, in my opinion, the easiest and best way to migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online is by using any professional tool. But the process itself is a difficult task, so it requires a good tool. If I have to select one, then the Shoviv SharePoint Migration tool would be my choice for this task. The software is equipped with all the necessary features, and the interface of the software is very easy to use, so a newbie can also migrate their SharePoint.

Features of this SharePoint Migrator

• The software offers a scheduling feature that allows you to schedule the migration on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• The software offers users the feature to migrate SharePoint data to multiple cloud servers or popular file formats to import them from one location to another.
• Also, the tool can migrate multiple sites at a time easily.
• The software offers users the feature to monitor the whole process from the dashboard and check whether or not all pieces of data have been migrated.
• And also, there is a free version of the software which allows you to test the software in all aspects by migrating the data of 20 kb.

Migrate SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online in easy steps.

1. Install & start the Shoviv SharePoint Migrator tool and navigate to the Create Connection tab.
2. Now, provide your project name & then authenticate your SharePoint server login.
3. Then, click the Create Job tab from the ribbon bar >> select the Create Migration job.
4. Then, provide a Job name & choose the connection which you have created as your source, and click next.
5. Then, use the filter and schedule option as per your requirement, then click next.
6. Finally, click next to start the migration process.

Wrap up

In this write-up, we have described the two methods of migrating SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint Online. The first method is to use the SPMT, which is suitable for small migrations. However, if you need to migrate a large piece of data, a professional tool like Shoviv's migrator comes in handy. This tool provides more advanced features and a simple interface to make the migration smooth.