New Tool Simplifies Large-Scale OneDrive to Google Drive Migrations

Google has launched a new file migration service in open beta, designed to simplify data transfers for its Workspace customers. This feature enables administrators to seamlessly migrate files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive, supporting up to 100 users simultaneously.

This new file migration service enables administrators to move all data (including files and folders) from OneDrive to Google Drive. It can also transfer the permissions associated with these files and folders to ensure that users retain their access rights.

“Data migrations play a critical role in ensuring a seamless transition between various tools and Google Workspace for both admins and end users. Workspace now offers a first party solution that allows our customers to migrate their data at scale, and without the need for third-party workarounds or on-premises infrastructure,” Google explained.

According to Google, this file migration tool will help organizations streamline the migration process by cutting down onboarding time for Workspace customers. It also aims to minimize disruptions for end users within the organization.

How to migrate files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive

Google noted that OneDrive migration doesn’t require a sign-up and can be performed by enterprise admins by following the steps mentioned below:

• Navigate to the Google Admin console and connect to the OneDrive account.
• Next, identify the email addresses of OneDrive users in order to set the migration scope.
• Lastly, create and upload an identity map to connect users on the source to those on the target accounts.

This new service allows IT admins to monitor the migration process and quickly identify potential issues. Administrators can track the number of users and files successfully migrated, export detailed migration reports, and apply delta updates to transfer additional files after the initial migration.

Google’s new file migration service is currently rolling out to customers with Workspace Business (Starter, Standard, and Plus); Enterprise (Standard and Plus); Education (Fundamentals, Standard, Plus, and the Teaching and Learning Upgrade); Essentials (Starter and Essentials; Enterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials Plus) subscriptions. This feature is expected to hit general availability by early November.