How BRANDED IAM handles data migrations — from email platform migrations to server transitions — and what to expect during the process.
Data migration involves moving data from one system to another — whether that's migrating email from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, moving a website from one hosting provider to another, or transferring files from a local server to cloud storage. BRANDED IAM manages migrations as scoped projects with defined timelines and rollback plans.
Types of Migrations We Handle
- Email migrations: Moving email history, contacts, and calendars between platforms (Google to Microsoft, Microsoft to Google, legacy Exchange to Microsoft 365).
- Website migrations: Moving your website from one hosting provider or CMS platform to another, with no downtime during the cutover.
- File server migrations: Moving on-premise shared drives to SharePoint/OneDrive or another cloud storage platform.
- Domain transfers: Transferring domain registration from one registrar to another.
Migration Process
- Discovery: We assess what needs to be migrated, the volume of data, dependencies, and potential risk points.
- Planning: We define the migration method, timeline, and a rollback plan if something goes wrong.
- Pre-migration testing: For email migrations, we perform a test run with a non-critical mailbox first.
- Migration execution: Performed during a low-traffic window (typically overnight or weekend) to minimize disruption.
- Verification: We confirm all data migrated successfully and services are functioning before declaring the migration complete.
What You Should Know
No migration is risk-free — plan for the possibility of a short disruption window during cutover. We design migrations to minimize this window (typically under 30 minutes for email), but you should notify affected team members in advance. Submit a migration request ticket to get a scoping call scheduled with your account manager.