This article provides instructions on configuring a migration batch for migrating users from Google Workspace to Google Workspace. The setup process outlined here focuses on migrating Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Documents and Tasks.
Before proceeding, ensure you have completed the steps in the Google Workspace to Google Workspace Migration Guide to set up your migration project and added users to your migration batch.
Adding Items to Migrate
When preparing to migrate users to corresponding accounts at the destination, follow the format below:
- Export Type: User
- Export Name: Source primary email address
- Import Type: User
- Import Name: Destination primary email address
- Given Name: User's first name at the destination (leave blank if the user already exists at the destination)
- Family Name: User's surname at the destination (leave blank if the user already exists at the destination)
- Documents Path: ID of the users MyDrive folder to migrate from at the source (optional; leave blank if migrating from the root of the source user's MyDrive)
- Documents Destination Path: Path of the folder to migrate to at the destination (optional; leave blank if migrating to the root of the destination user's MyDrive)
For each user entry, select the specific items you wish to migrate. Make sure the 'Migrate' option is enabled for all users included in the migration.
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 user-to-user migration, it is recommended to keep the source settings as default. However, depending on your specific requirements, you might want to consider the below setting.
- Document -> Migrate items only from listed users: If you are migrating a subset of users from the source and do not want items owned by non-migrating users to be migrated, make sure to enable this option.
Detailed information about each setting can be found in the article linked below:
Google Workspace - Source Settings
Destination Settings
For a standard user migration, It is generally recommended to leave the destination settings at their default values.
Depending on your specific migration scenario, you may need to adjust additional settings. The article below provides a detailed overview of all available destination settings for Google Workspace:
Google Workspace - Destination Settings
Advanced Settings
For a straightforward user-to-user 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 to their corresponding destination users. This ensures permissions are correctly migrated. For more information, please refer to the Address Replacements article.
Additional settings are outlined here: Advanced Settings
Migration Process
The migration process will vary depending on your project's specific approach. Generally, it is advisable to start with a bulk migration and perform delta migrations closer to the final migration cutover date.