{"id":1314,"date":"2018-01-16T19:01:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T13:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/?p=1314"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T06:27:57","slug":"why-sharepoint-cloud-migration-is-important-and-how-to-make-it-easy-and-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/why-sharepoint-cloud-migration-is-important-and-how-to-make-it-easy-and-secure","title":{"rendered":"Why SharePoint Cloud Migration is Important and How to Make It Easy and Secure?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/why-sharepoint-cloud-migration-is-important-and-how-to-make-it-easy-and-secure\/#Cloud_Services_for_SharePoint\" title=\"Cloud Services for SharePoint:\">Cloud Services for SharePoint:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/why-sharepoint-cloud-migration-is-important-and-how-to-make-it-easy-and-secure\/#Some_Benefits_of_Availing_Microsoft_SharePoint_Cloud_Services\" title=\"Some Benefits of Availing Microsoft SharePoint Cloud Services:\">Some Benefits of Availing Microsoft SharePoint Cloud Services:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/why-sharepoint-cloud-migration-is-important-and-how-to-make-it-easy-and-secure\/#Making_a_Smooth_Leap_from_Server_to_SharePoint_Cloud\" title=\"Making a Smooth Leap from Server to SharePoint Cloud:\">Making a Smooth Leap from Server to SharePoint Cloud:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/why-sharepoint-cloud-migration-is-important-and-how-to-make-it-easy-and-secure\/#Migration_to_the_Cloud_Often_Means_that_You_have_Dozens_of_Work_to_Complete_Encompassing\" title=\"Migration to the Cloud Often Means that You have Dozens of Work to Complete Encompassing:\">Migration to the Cloud Often Means that You have Dozens of Work to Complete Encompassing:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Remaining competitive in the market is imperative for the success of your business and to keep your organization ahead of your competitors. You are often forced to accept the technological changes and implement strategies across the business through sound investment decisions to make the right balance between the risk and cost. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Faced with varied content management challenges and an increased dependency on technology for collaboration, you require a flexible environment that can support the needs of numerous business processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Most business organizations all over the globe use Microsoft SharePoint and are now considering to streamline the environment by harnessing the benefits of increased scalability, flexibility and efficiency by availing cloud based enterprise collaboration solutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A well-managed cloud collaboration environment eliminates the need of intensive administration and also frees up valuable resources that can be used on other high value projects that can further help your business ambitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Services_for_SharePoint\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;\"><strong>Cloud Services for SharePoint:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cloud Services for <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/sharepoint-development\/\">SharePoint development<\/a><\/span> is a hybrid or a private cloud service that offers any business with a fully managed and comprehensive collaborative platform that is based on the latest version of Microsoft SharePoint. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Delivering an effective, mobile and centrally governed collaborative environment, the cloud services can be used to offer optional extranet, intranet and also tailored internet functionality. It mitigates the risk and costs through a shared platform and infrastructure with a segregated and tightly controlled SharePoint environment that meets the integration, governance, customization and also the security needs of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/dedicated-sharepoint-developer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3386 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hire-Sharepoint-Developers.jpg\" alt=\"Dedicated SharePoint Developer\" width=\"823\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hire-Sharepoint-Developers.jpg 823w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hire-Sharepoint-Developers-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hire-Sharepoint-Developers-768x93.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Hire-Sharepoint-Developers-560x68.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Benefits_of_Availing_Microsoft_SharePoint_Cloud_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008080;\"><strong>Some Benefits of Availing Microsoft SharePoint Cloud Services:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The success of your business often depends on the ability to adapt dynamic market environments where economic pressures and globalization are together reshaping the landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #000080;\"><strong>Increased Business Agility:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Reduce the service build out time by accelerated SharePoint deployments also through automated upgrades and free important internal resources for other high value projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1-<\/strong> Easy and flexible scale up and down of resources to keep pace with the changing needs of the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2-<\/strong> Automated provisioning ensured quick delivery and management of the SharePoint development software and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3-<\/strong> Enhance innovation and productivity through a dynamic collaboration environment that supports rapid speed to market and response times by offering access for mobile and fixed users from anywhere and anytime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #000080;\"><strong>Lower Risks:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1-<\/strong> <a href=\"\/dedicated-hiring\/\">Hiring experts<\/a> having specialized skills of an experienced cloud partner help in delivering hybrid, on-premises and SharePoint cloud solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2-<\/strong> Regular updates, assessments and monitoring ensure high availability and security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3-<\/strong> Avail consistent and quality services that are governed by well-defined service level agreements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4-<\/strong> Ensure high data security and sovereignty compliance through private cloud infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin: 40px auto; border: 2px solid #065beb; padding: 20px 25px; border-radius: 6px; background: 0;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; width: 62%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Are You Looking for SharePoint Migration and Upgrade?<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; width: 36%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"padding: 10px 22px; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: middle; cursor: pointer; color: #ffffff; background-color: #065beb; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; display: block;\" href=\"\/sharepoint-migration-and-upgradation\/\">Call us today!<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #000080;\"><strong>Reduced Costs:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1-<\/strong> Helps to leverage existing SharePoint licensing investments and drive cost efficiencies through Microsoft License Mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2-<\/strong> Save various operational costs of the company and cuts down capital expenditure by decreasing the need for an expensive onsite management and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3-<\/strong> Have a better budget control through customized management services and predictable costs where you have to only pay for what you use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_Smooth_Leap_from_Server_to_SharePoint_Cloud\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008080;\"><strong>Making a Smooth Leap from Server to SharePoint Cloud:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you have plans for a SharePoint cloud migration, then it is another step towards success as 34% IT business owners are considering to move the content from on premises deployments to the cloud. And with each year, the number is growing. But before making a jump to the cloud environment, it is important to follow certain tips before migration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"\/office-365-consultation-services\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2955 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Office-365-Consultation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Office 365 Consultation Services\" width=\"823\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Office-365-Consultation-1.jpg 823w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Office-365-Consultation-1-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Office-365-Consultation-1-768x93.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Office-365-Consultation-1-560x68.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migration_to_the_Cloud_Often_Means_that_You_have_Dozens_of_Work_to_Complete_Encompassing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008080;\"><strong>Migration to the Cloud Often Means that You have Dozens of Work to Complete Encompassing:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1-<\/strong> Thousands of documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2-<\/strong> Custom-built business apps and process workflows<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3-<\/strong> Customized website layouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4-<\/strong> Controlled access to sites and documents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With so many things to consider, the thought of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/sharepoint-migration-and-upgradation\/\">SharePoint migration<\/a><\/span> often can become stressful. But the good news is that, you can reduce the pain by simply planning ahead and also by following some important and basic guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1-<\/strong> Do an initial assessment of current content that includes apps and workflows so that a proper and effective strategy can be created to only migrate critical resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2-<\/strong> Plan a new SharePoint architecture, so that you can focus on meeting the user\u2019s needs instead of just reflecting your current on-premises design. \u201cIt\u2019s always been this way\u201d, may not be the best path to adapt to technological changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3-<\/strong> Have a review of your integrated systems and apps, and also test them to find out what will work with SharePoint Online or with Office 365 version.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4-<\/strong> Migrate sites for crucial business functions first as they affect many employees and partners. Don\u2019t let your HR folks resort to copy machines and paper forms while you transfer the content and fix problems slowly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5-<\/strong> Migrate content in stages, so that you can test your apps, business workflows and sites in manageable chunks. By doing this, you will have fewer troubleshooting issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>6-<\/strong> Start fresh as it will be easier to create new SharePoint Online site collections, workflows, projects from scratch instead of matching the functionalities of already existing ones that needs extensive customization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Though the entire process may involve a lot of time than you expect, but a carefully planned and methodological migration can save countless hours and frustrations in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"\/blog\/modern-sharepoint-pages-and-its-new-features-for-the-users\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Modern SharePoint Pages and Its New Features for The Users<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remaining competitive in the market is imperative for the success of your business and to keep your organization ahead of your competitors. 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