{"id":7700,"date":"2024-02-28T08:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T03:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/?p=7700"},"modified":"2024-02-29T14:59:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T09:29:51","slug":"how-to-migrate-onedrive-data-from-one-tenant-to-another","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-onedrive-data-from-one-tenant-to-another.html","title":{"rendered":"Migrate OneDrive for Business to Another Tenant Using Distinct Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

OneDrive data migration is one of the most complex tasks during tenant migration (in the organization merging, splitting, and acquisition). But it doesn\u2019t mean it is impossible, we can <\/span>migrate OneDrive for business to another tenant<\/b><\/span> easily. In this blog, we are going to describe a solution to do this task, but before the start of the process. Let\u2019s know the user’s scenario.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Users Query –<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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We have acquired a smaller company they are using Office 365 tenants. Now we need to migrate their data into our tenant. We have to migrate the entire data, but our primary concern is to migrate users’ OneDrive data as there are many important documents stored. We don\u2019t know how to do this migration<\/span><\/i>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is the most common query of multiple users while they migrate Tenants. So, first, let\u2019s find more reasons to perform OneDrive migration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Table of Content <\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Need to Perform OneDrive Tenant-to-Tenant Migration<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  2. Manual Method to Perform Migration<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  3. OneDrive Migration to Another Account Using Reliable Tool<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  4. Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  5. FAQs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

    Why Business Requires to Perform OneDrive Tenant to Tenant Migration?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

    There are several needs why businesses need to migrate OneDrive for business from one tenant to another. Some of the major ones are discussed below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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    1. In some situations organizations decide to merge with another organization. In that situation, the migration of OneDrive data to another tenant becomes crucial for the seamless workflow.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    2. As per the current imposition, the organization needs to make some hard-shelled decisions such as rebranding itself. That requires a new domain and then transferring OneDrive data to another tenant becomes important.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    3. To fulfill the compliance and security purposes in the organizations, OneDrive migration to another account is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    4. To run the business workflow flawlessly and to improve the collaboration. The OneDrive plays a vital role. After successfully migrating the OneDrive to another tenant other departments of the organization can move files between OneDrive for business accounts<\/strong><\/a> easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    5. As expenses matter a lot in organizations, then moving the OneDrive account to another tenant becomes beneficial in terms of cost and effort.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      This is all about the requirements to perform OneDrive migration to another tenant. As a Business looking for a way to migrate OneDrive data from one tenant to another. So, it’s time to discuss the solutions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      Manual Method to Perform OneDrive for Business Migration to Another Tenant<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

      After finalizing that the organization needs to migrate OneDrive for business to another tenant. Then administrators can use tools like<\/span> SharePoint Online PowerShell<\/span><\/i> to migrate users into their new organization. Both admins of organizations can make use of<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      Set-SPOCrossTenantRelationship<\/span><\/i> cmdlet to set up an organization relationship, and the <\/span>Start-SPOCrossTenantUserContentMove<\/span><\/i> command to pursue cross-tenant OneDrive transferring.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      It supports up to 4000 OneDrive accounts for migrating once. After the completion of migration, users are placed in the original OneDrive and continue the process.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      Prerequisites of Manual Method to Perform OneDrive Tenant to Tenant Migration<\/b><\/h3>\r\n
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      1. We have to consider some points like the number of users in which data are required to migrate and the size of the data that we are going to migrate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      2. Analyze which data are shared by users and which data are owned by users<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      3. Make sure you have the latest version of SharePoint Online PowerShell. Verify it from the official Microsoft site.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      4. If the customer key is enabled then disable service encryption.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      5. Source OneDrive accounts are mandatory to have the Read\/Write permissions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        Manual Steps to Transfer OneDrive for Business to Another Account\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n