A complete step-by-step guide to switching from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, including what breaks, what improves, and a hands-on migration checklist.
Audit Google Workspace: users, groups, drive structure, shared drives
Plan Microsoft 365 tenant setup: domains, licenses, groups
Set up Microsoft 365 tenant and verify domain ownership
Configure Exchange Online mailboxes and distribution lists
Use Microsoft migration tools to transfer email, calendar, and contacts
Migrate Google Drive files to OneDrive and SharePoint
Map Google Groups to Microsoft 365 Groups or distribution lists
Set up Teams channels to replace Google Chat spaces
Configure security policies, MFA, and conditional access
Train users on Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and Office apps
Update MX records and DNS for email cutover
Run parallel email routing for 1-2 weeks during transition
Organizations needing advanced Excel and desktop Office apps, enterprises requiring SharePoint and Power Platform, and companies with existing Microsoft ecosystem investments.
Cloud-first organizations that prefer web apps, Google-centric schools and universities, and teams that rely on Google's simpler administration.
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