This article provides instructions on configuring a migration batch for migrating Microsoft 365 Groups to Google Groups. The setup process outlined here focuses on migrating the group, it's members and mail.
Before proceeding, ensure you have completed the steps in the Migration Guide to set up your migration project and added your Microsoft 365 Group migration batch.
1. Adding Items to Migrate
When adding items to migrate Microsoft 365 groups to corresponding accounts at the destination, follow the format below:
- *Export Type: Microsoft 365 group
- *Export Name: Source group email address
- *Import Type: Group
- *Import Name: Destination group email address
- Given Name: Destination group display name
- Family Name: Not required
- Documents Path: Not required
- Documents Destination Path: Not required
*Mandatory Field
Further instructions on adding entities to your batch can be found here: Adding Items to a migration batch
For each entity added, you can select the specific data types you wish to migrate. Ensure the 'Migrate' checkbox is enabled for all entities you intend to include in the migration run.
2. Configuration Settings
General Settings
In the General Settings section, ensure all domain mappings are configured correctly to facilitate replacing the source domain with the destination domain during the migration.
You can also apply date range filters for various data types to migrate information within a specific timeframe. Specify the date ranges you wish to include.
Source Settings
For a standard Microsoft 365 group to Google group migration, it is recommended to keep most of the source settings at their default values.
For more detailed information on each available source setting, please review the below article.
Microsoft 365 - Source Settings
Destination Settings
For this migration type, it is generally recommended to keep the destination settings as their default values, however depending on your migration scenario, you may want to modify settings outlined in the below article.
Google Workspace - Destination Settings
Advanced Settings
For a straightforward Microsoft 365 group to Microsoft 365 group migration, most advanced settings can remain at their default values. However, consider the following:
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Address Replacement: It is highly recommended to upload an address replacement CSV that maps source users, aliases and groups to the destination. For more information, please refer to the Address Replacements article.
3. The Migration Process
For a complete, in-depth guide that covers project planning, user communication, and detailed pre- and post-migration checklists, please review our comprehensive recommended strategy article: