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Microsoft 365 Migration

Migrate email, files, and identities into Microsoft 365 with zero-data-loss cutovers.

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas including Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, and Galveston.

Quick facts

  • Who we serve: Growing Houston companies, Organizations leaving Google Workspace, Teams modernizing legacy mail
  • Problems solved: Risk of downtime during migration, Mixed identity sources and directories, Data sprawl across drives
  • Tools and platforms: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, MigrationWiz / native tooling
  • Next step: Plan your migration

Who it is for

  • Growing Houston companies
  • Organizations leaving Google Workspace
  • Teams modernizing legacy mail

Problems we solve

  • Risk of downtime during migration
  • Mixed identity sources and directories
  • Data sprawl across drives

Solutions and deliverables

  • Discovery of mailboxes, permissions, and file ownership
  • Phased or big-bang migrations with rehearsals and rollback plans
  • Post-migration hardening, retention, and user coaching

Tools and platforms

  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • OneDrive
  • MigrationWiz / native tooling

Service area and availability

  • Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas including Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, and Galveston.
  • Onsite in Houston with remote coverage elsewhere
  • Business hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm CT with after-hours for incidents

Trust and proof

  • Documented runbooks and SLAs
  • Security-first configurations
  • Internal links to related services and contact

What's included

Comprehensive coverage of our microsoft 365 migration service for Houston businesses.

Pre-migration discovery and planning

  • Scan all email mailboxes, shared folders, and public folders for size, permissions, and data integrity
  • Audit file shares, Google Drive folders, and legacy storage for ownership and structure
  • Map user identities across source and destination directories for zero-touch sign-in
  • Document high-risk mailboxes (large, archived, PST files) and VIPs for priority migration
  • Rehearse full and delta sync schedules to estimate cutover windows
  • Brief stakeholders on timeline, communication, and rollback procedures

Email and calendar migrations

  • Migrate from Google Workspace, legacy Exchange, IMAP, POP, or Lotus Notes to Exchange Online
  • Preserve folder structures, rules, contacts, and calendar invitations
  • Run initial sync in background, then delta sync closer to cutover for minimal downtime
  • Coordinate MX record cutover with DNS and mail routing to ensure no message loss
  • Validate mailbox permissions, delegate access, and shared mailboxes post-migration
  • Provide end-user quick-start guides for Outlook desktop, web, and mobile setups

File and drive migrations to SharePoint and OneDrive

  • Migrate on-prem file servers, NAS devices, and Google Drive into SharePoint document libraries
  • Move user home directories and personal drives into OneDrive for Business with preserved permissions
  • Consolidate scattered team drives into Teams sites with proper channel organization
  • Repoint mapped drives and shortcuts to SharePoint libraries via sync or links
  • Test large file uploads, version history, and metadata retention during pilot
  • Train users on OneDrive sync client, co-authoring, and offline access

Identity synchronization and hybrid setups

  • Deploy Azure AD Connect to sync on-prem Active Directory with Entra ID cloud
  • Configure password hash sync or pass-through authentication for seamless sign-on
  • Enable single sign-on (SSO) and MFA for both cloud and on-prem resources
  • Plan hybrid Exchange coexistence if keeping on-prem mail servers during transition
  • Manage group memberships, dynamic groups, and licensing via synced attributes
  • Monitor sync health and attribute mappings with real-time alerting and remediation

Post-migration hardening and governance

  • Apply conditional access policies, DLP rules, and retention labels to migrated data
  • Lock down shared mailboxes, external sharing, and guest access per security baseline
  • Run quarterly access reviews to remove stale permissions and orphaned accounts
  • Enable audit logging, mailbox auditing, and eDiscovery search for compliance needs
  • Provide monthly usage reports on mailbox growth, file activity, and license utilization
  • Offer ongoing user coaching, training videos, and Houston-based help desk support after migration

FAQs

Common questions from Houston clients and AI/voice search.

Can you migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365?

Yes. We migrate email, calendars, contacts, and Google Drive files into Microsoft 365 with zero data loss and minimal downtime.

Do you handle on-premises Exchange to Exchange Online?

Yes. We support hybrid coexistence and cutover migrations from on-prem Exchange, preserving mailboxes, rules, and delegate access.

How long does a Microsoft 365 migration take?

Timeline depends on data volume and source systems. Most email migrations complete in 1-2 weeks; file migrations may take longer for large datasets.

Do you offer post-migration support?

Yes. We provide help desk support, user training, governance setup, and security hardening after every migration for Houston clients.

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Contact us today to discuss how our microsoft 365 migration services help Houston businesses run reliably and securely.