Bulk OnPremise File server user homedrives to OneDrive migration

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Bulk OnPremise File server user homedrives to OneDrive migration

EnterpriseArchitect 6,061

People,

I need some steps and procedures to migrate around 1000+ with two scenarios:

The user without folder redirection GPO:

The user with folder redirection GPO:

So I wonder when to use KFM over the SPMT ?

Thanks in advance.

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Echo Du_MSFT 17,316

Hi @EnterpriseArchitect ,

Long time no see, how have you been recently?

According to my research, I think the first situation: users without folder redirection GPO can use SPMT to migrate KFM to OneDrive.

Here is how I tested how to migrate KFM to OneDrive using SPMT:

1.In my test, [spsetup] without folder redirection GPO

2.Copy the KFM path

3.Open SharePoint Migration Tool to Start a new migration

4.Select "File share"

5.Paste the KFM path to the "File share you want to migrate" textbox >> Next

6.Select "OneDrive" >> Next

7.Click "Migrate"

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Echo Du

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EnterpriseArchitect 6,061 Reputation points

2021-12-14T09:53:17.953+00:00
Hi @Echo Du_MSFT , I'm good, :-) thank you for asking.
Yes, hopefully, you can assist me in this case.

Can you confirm for the below scenario is correct based on your reply above:

For users without the Folder Redirection, using KFM is recommended: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/redirect-known-folders#transition-from-the-windows-folder-redirection-group-policy-objects

For users with the Folder Redirection enabled in GPO, using SPMT is recommended: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepointmigration/fileshare-to-odsp-migration-guide

Lastly, what about this tool called migration manager: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepointmigration/mm-get-started ?
is that another tool to perform bulk migration to one drive as well.
Echo Du_MSFT 17,316 Reputation points

2021-12-15T06:12:18.887+00:00
Hi @EnterpriseArchitect ,

Thanks for your reply.

1.Yes, you can also use SPMT.

2.This is cannot, because the Redirection folder has not been migrated to OneDrive. For example, the KFM path is C:\Users\spsetup\Documents, and the folder redirection path is \\test123\File30\Echo Du\Documents\SP. Because SPMT can migrate the specified C:\Users\spsetup\Documents, but cannot migrate \\test123\File30\Echo Du\Documents\SP, unless you additionally migrate this redirection path.

3.The SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) is a free and easy to use migration solution to help you migrate content from on-premises SharePoint sites to Microsoft 365.

SPMT supports migration to SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams from:

SharePoint Server 2010, 2013, and 2016

SharePoint Foundation 2010 and 2013

For more inofrmation, please see "Overview of the SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)" article

Thanks,
Echo Du
Echo Du_MSFT 17,316 Reputation points

2021-12-16T05:42:18.183+00:00

Hi @EnterpriseArchitect ,

Is there anything else I can help with regarding this issue?

You can comment us at any time and we will continue to follow up.

Thanks,
Echo Du
Echo Du_MSFT 17,316 Reputation points

2021-12-20T05:37:55.157+00:00

Hi @EnterpriseArchitect ,

Would you tell me whether your issue has been resolved or have any update?
I am looking forward to your reply.

Have a nice day!

Thanks,
Echo Du
EnterpriseArchitect 6,061 Reputation points

2021-12-20T12:24:17.727+00:00

Hi @Echo Du_MSFT , looks like SPMT is the way to go for me, due to my users some already have Folder Redirection, and some don't.
I assume using SPMT for bulk migration can be done using the.CSV file https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepointmigration/how-to-format-your-csv-file-for-data-content-migration

and then how to map the drive letter from the old file server \FileServer01-VM\HomeDir\User.Name into the OneDrive local cache location?

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