Microsoft 365 setup and migration
New Microsoft 365 tenants set up properly from day one, and moves from Google Workspace, other email hosts or file servers planned carefully.
The challenge
Migrations go wrong when they’re rushed
Moving email and files looks simple until messages go missing, permissions break or staff can’t find what they need on Monday morning.
A planned migration takes care of the details before the move, so the switch itself is the easy part.
Problems we plan around
- Missing emails, calendars or contacts after the move
- Email delivery issues caused by DNS changes
- Files copied without their permissions
- Staff unsure where their files went
- A new tenant left on default security settings
What’s included
Every migration is scoped around your business, but most include:
New tenant setup
Microsoft 365 set up with your domain, users, licences and the right structure from the start.
Email migration
Mail, calendars and contacts moved from Google Workspace, IMAP hosts or another Microsoft 365 tenant.
File migration
Files moved from file servers, Google Drive or Dropbox into SharePoint and OneDrive, with permissions reviewed.
Domains and DNS
MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC and other records updated at the right time, so mail keeps flowing.
Secure from day one
Key parts of the Secure Baseline applied before staff move in, not months later.
Staff handover
Short guides for your team and support on the day of the switch.
How we work
Plan
We review what you have today and agree what moves, when and in what order.
Prepare
We set up the tenant, pre-copy data and prepare your staff.
Migrate
We switch over at an agreed time and move the final changes.
Support
We help staff settle in and fix anything that needs attention.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Will we lose email during the move?
We plan the switch so mail keeps flowing, and copy most data before the cut-over. Our aim is to keep disruption to a minimum, and we’ll explain what to expect before the day.
Can you migrate us from Google Workspace?
Yes. We can move email, calendars, contacts and Google Drive files into Microsoft 365.
Can you move our file server to SharePoint?
Yes. We map your folders to SharePoint sites and libraries, review permissions and set up OneDrive sync so staff can still work from File Explorer.
Which Microsoft 365 plan should we choose?
It depends on your size, security needs and how you work. We’ll recommend options such as Business Basic, Business Standard or Business Premium as part of planning.
Related services
You might also need
Teams, SharePoint & OneDrive
A clear structure for files and teamwork once you’ve moved.
Secure Baseline
Our Microsoft 365 security standard, kept in place every month.
Cloud Solutions
Planned migrations, Azure and secure remote access.
Planning a move to Microsoft 365?
Book a free consultation and we’ll map out a practical migration plan.