Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 7: Choose the migration solutionNew!!
Lesedauer 15 MinutenThe migration process has been decided. Now we need the right tools to carry it out. There is a wide range of providers and solutions, but as always, it comes down to the details: This article provides an overview of some solutions I’ve encountered in my projects. Accordingly, the article should not be viewed as […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 6: Choose the migration approach
Lesedauer 13 MinutenIn the previous post, I outlined various approaches for planning a migration in general and discussed the key factors involved. However, in my projects, I’m repeatedly asked a specific question about the actual process: So how exactly should we go about this? Do we move everything over in a single weekend, or do we need […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 5: Technical Target Design
Lesedauer 7 MinutenOnce all organizational and legal requirements have been clarified, we can finally get started on the technical side. And this is no small task—depending on the scale, the systems and applications involved, and the planned approach, it can become very complex! Typically, adjustments to the project plan are made at this stage, if not earlier. […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 10: From planning to push-button: Windows Server feature updates
Lesedauer 3 MinutenThe previous article discussed cloud-based options for migrating Windows Server or deploying the applications running on it in a serverless manner. However, some companies are unable or unwilling to migrate their servers to the cloud. This may be due to technical reasons, but it can also stem from security or compliance considerations. Nevertheless, these companies […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 9: The path to easier Windows Server migration
Lesedauer 4 MinutenIn the past, upgrading Windows Server to a newer version was a laborious process. For this reason, companies tend to put it off until the very last minute. However, this creates time pressure, and typically not all servers can be migrated in time. This, in turn, leads to unnecessary security vulnerabilities or additional costs (if […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 | Part 5: Zero-downtime migration, hybrid file services: Azure File Sync
Lesedauer 3 MinutenFile services and shared folders remain widely used and are employed by organizations to centrally provide access to data. However, traditional file shares are known to have certain limitations (accessible only via VPN or similar methods, and sometimes with slower access speeds). In addition, services such as DFS are typically used to manage distributed file […]
Windows Server Summit 2026 - in a nutshell!
Lesedauer 2 MinutenSince 2018, Microsoft has hosted the annual Windows Server Summit. This is a virtual event where various members of the product team present updates and plans for Windows Server. Since Windows Server is a very complex product, there are quite a few sessions, some of which cover a lot of ground. Not everyone may have […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 4: Legal and organizational obstacles and pitfalls
Lesedauer 5 MinutenThe project organization is in place. The collaboration platform has been set up and populated. The project participants are on board and ready to go. Now we can get started! Or maybe not…? It would be one thing if such a project involved only technical and organizational aspects. In many cases, however, “political” aspects also […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 3: Project Organization
Lesedauer 12 MinutenThe decision has been made—the acquired company is to be integrated, or part of the company is to be transferred to its own environment. This decision is typically made not by the IT department, but by senior management. Consequently, at the time the decision is made, the scope of work required for the migration is […]
Microsoft 365 Migrations | Part 2: Management of the environments
Lesedauer 6 MinutenOptimizing and operating a Microsoft cloud environment is not something that can be done on the side. There’s no denying it: the cloud offers many opportunities for automation and natively provides the necessary security services. However, these do not configure themselves. The enterprise IT department still plays a crucial role in professionally implementing security and […]
