Skills 101 : On Demand Migration - Seamless Tenant to Tenant Migrations (4383842)

Goals of Modernization and Secure Migration

Organizations aim to achieve several goals through Active Directory modernization and secure migration:

• Reducing the attack surface
• Maintaining compliance
• Updating security standards
• Reducing management and overhead costs

Failing to modernize can lead to greater complexities, increased attack surfaces, higher administrative costs, and more exposure to vulnerabilities.

Understanding Migration as a Business Critical Action

Migrations should not be viewed merely as IT projects but as critical business actions that enhance communication, workplace efficiency, and profitability. The focus should shift from simply moving data to ensuring that the migration is secure and successful.

Quest Secure Management Platform

The Quest Secure Management Platform integrates migration with security, providing a unified approach to managing Active Directory and Entra. This platform aligns with the NIST framework and offers defense in depth for identity management.

Key features include:

• Identification of critical tier 0 assets and non-human identities
• Tracking configurations and changes to assets
• Object-level backup and restoration capabilities

On-Demand Migration Platform

The On-Demand Migrator is designed to facilitate tenant to tenant migrations, allowing for the transfer of major Microsoft 365 workloads such as Mail, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI. This tool provides comprehensive management of the migration process, including:

• Discovery and pre-migration analysis
• User mapping and auto-mapping
• Role-based access control
• Project administration features

Migration Process Steps

The migration process involves several key steps:

1. Add tenants to the tool at the global admin level.
2. Grant necessary permissions for each workload (Mail, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams).
3. Build a migration project and initiate account discovery.
4. Match accounts and prepare for migration.
5. Migrate user workloads, including mailboxes and OneDrive.
6. Utilize the desktop update agent for re-licensing and reconfiguration.
7. Migrate collaborative tools such as Teams and SharePoint.

Preparing for Migration

Preparation is critical for a successful migration. Key considerations include:

• Understanding the type of migration (cutover vs. coexistence).
• Running pilot tests with select users.
• Establishing a clear communication plan for all stakeholders.

By focusing on security and thorough preparation, organizations can navigate the complexities of tenant to tenant migrations effectively.

Conclusion

With the right tools and strategies in place, organizations can tackle secure tenant to tenant migrations confidently. Understanding the importance of security and planning will lead to successful outcomes in the mig