Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace migration in Adelaide
For businesses moving to Google Workspace and wanting the email, files, domains and people side handled carefully.
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The short answer
An Adelaide business moving from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace needs Exchange mail, calendars and contacts moved into Gmail, OneDrive and SharePoint files copied into Google Drive, and the domain's MX records repointed. WaTo Consulting copies the data in advance, switches mail with a final pass, rebuilds shared mailboxes as Google groups and checks SPF, DKIM and DMARC afterwards.
What does a Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace migration involve?
The job covers moving Exchange mailboxes, calendars and contacts into Gmail, copying OneDrive and SharePoint files into Google Drive and shared drives, and repointing the domain's MX and DNS records to Google. It also means working out what replaces Teams, shared mailboxes and any Office files people still need to open in desktop apps.
What WaTo can help with
Mailbox migration
Move business email, calendars and contacts with a proper plan.
File migration
Map the files people need into shared Drives and Google Drive.
Domain changeover
Coordinate DNS and email delivery so the business keeps communicating.
Practical handover
Set up devices and show staff the new way of working.
Who it is for
- A business where most people already work in the browser and find Outlook and Teams more than they need
- A team that already uses Google tools on the side and wants everything in one place
- An owner who has decided to move off Microsoft 365 and wants mail history and files to come across intact
- An organisation merging with a partner that already runs on Google Workspace
How it works
- We inventory what is in Microsoft 365. Mailbox sizes, shared mailboxes, OneDrive and SharePoint folders, distribution lists and Teams usage are all recorded.
- We set up Google Workspace and map the files. Users, groups and shared drives are created so each SharePoint library or shared folder has a clear new home.
- We copy data and switch mail delivery. Mail, calendars and files are copied in advance, then the MX records are changed and a final pass picks up anything new.
- We help staff settle in. Phones and browsers are signed in to Google, and we show people where their mail, files and calendar now live.
Why WaTo for a Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace migration
- We support both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, so the advice is not tied to one platform
- Shared mailboxes and distribution lists are rebuilt as Google groups so nothing goes unanswered
- We check SPF, DKIM and DMARC records after the switch so mail is not marked as spam
- Staff get help in person or remotely in the first days after the move
Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace migration questions
What happens to our Word and Excel files in Google Drive?
They come across as Office files and can still be opened and edited in Google Docs and Sheets. You can convert them to Google formats or leave them as they are. Complex spreadsheets with macros are the main ones to check before converting.
What replaces Teams when we move to Google Workspace?
Google Chat and Google Meet cover most of what Teams does for messaging and video calls. If Teams is also running your phone system, that needs its own plan, and we cover it during the inventory.
How long does a Microsoft to Google migration usually take?
For a small business it is often a few weeks from planning to the final switch, with most of the copying happening in the background. The size of the mailboxes and how messy the file shares are make the biggest difference.
How do I move from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace?
The safe order is: plan which mail, files and calendars move, set up Google Workspace, copy the data across, then switch the domain's email records over at a quiet time. We handle each step so email keeps flowing throughout.
Will we lose email when we switch from Outlook to Gmail?
Not if it is planned. Existing mail, calendars and contacts are copied across before the switch, and the domain records are changed so new mail goes to the right place.
Guides on this topic
- Setting up or sorting out Google Workspace for a small business
- Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Adelaide businesses
Ready to move from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace?
Let us know how many users you have and what sits in Outlook, OneDrive and Teams. We will plan a move to Google Workspace that keeps disruption low.
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