How to Plan a Version Migration to OneDrive from ShareFile?

Enterprises require version history to track changes to their files and preserve business workflows. If you are a business planning to migrate from ShareFile to OneDrive, then preserving versions is extremely important.

In this blog post, we have provided insights on how to ensure a successful migration to OneDrive from Citrix ShareFile with versions.

Key Takeaways:

  • You can face challenges when migrating ShareFile file versions to OneDrive.
  • Generic approaches do not retain versions when migrating ShareFile to OneDrive.
  • Each ShareFile version doubles in OneDrive after migration.
  • Screenshots showing how CloudFuze Migrate transfers ShareFile versions to OneDrive.

Why Move Versions to OneDrive from Citrix ShareFile?

Maintain file versions when you perform ShareFile data migration to Microsoft 365 apps, such as OneDrive, for the following reasons:

  • Preserve data integrity
  • Eliminate issues that arise with missing file versions
  • Ensure business continuity without any hassles

Challenges in Maintaining Version History During Migration

Generic transfer approaches do not retain versions when migrating ShareFile to OneDrive. Without a strategic approach, businesses can face:

  • Loss of metadata like file timestamps and version history
  • Issues while mapping file versions during migration
  • Challenges in ensuring the proper access levels to their file versions

To avoid such challenges, businesses need a trusted migration tool such as CloudFuze Migrate to maintain all versions.

Process of Migrating ShareFile Versions to OneDrive Using Our Tool

Our migration tool makes it easier to migrate your file versions from ShareFile to OneDrive. Here are screenshots showing how CloudFuze Migrate seamlessly transfers ShareFile versions to the OneDrive environment.

Image 1: File Versions in ShareFile environment

Image 2: Complete replication of ShareFile versions in the new OneDrive environment.

Best Practices for Migrating File Versions from One Cloud Storage Service to Another

Best practices while migrating file versions from one cloud storage service (ShareFile) to another (OneDrive) include:

1. Maintain Sufficient Space in OneDrive

Migrating file versions is more challenging than transferring other features, specifically when migrating to OneDrive.

Every file version doubles when you transfer to the Microsoft 365 platform. Transferring your file versions from ShareFile requires double the storage space in Microsoft OneDrive.

For example, there is a ShareFile version of “Client Document” which is 110 KB. After the migration, Microsoft retains two versions: Client Document Version (1) of 110 KB and Client Document Version (1) of 110 KB, totaling 220 KB.

Hence, you are required to maintain sufficient space in SharePoint to accommodate duplicate versions, in addition to the original versions.

2. Choose the Right OneDrive Migration Tool

It is necessary to use an advanced migration tool from a trusted migration vendor like CloudFuze to transfer ShareFile data to OneDrive. Our advanced OneDrive migration tool automates and simplifies your migration while preserving versions intact.

We perform enterprise-scale ShareFile migrations to OneDrive regardless of your data size and complexity.

Features of our Tool:

  • Handles data volumes in terabytes and petabytes with complete replication.
  • Preserves file structures and metadata, such as file versions.
  • One-Time Migration for bulk data transfer.
  • Delta Migration for transferring incremental changes.
  • Migrate embedded links seamlessly with Hyperlink Fixer.
  • Assures zero downtime during migration.

3. Run a Pilot Migration

A pilot migration helps you pinpoint and resolve issues before your complete migration. Our OneDrive Migration tool makes pilot migrations easy for IT admins, with intuitive dashboards for testing metadata like file versions and user permissions.

Here’s an Overview of our Migration Tool:

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In the review, the customer complimented our reasonable pricing and appreciated our skilled and talented teams. We got appreciation for completing the migration accurately and efficiently ahead of schedule.

Migrate ShareFile Versions to OneDrive Accurately with CloudFuze

Migrating your ShareFile data along with necessary metadata like versions helps you ensure full replication in your new OneDrive environment. You can securely transfer file versions while migrating from ShareFile to OneDrive with CloudFuze.

Contact us for a free and no-obligation demo of our migration tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Give the best cloud migration services specializing in preserving file versions during transfer?

CloudFuze leads as the best cloud migration service provider, specializing in preserving file versions during transfer. You can transfer file versions from ShareFile, Egnyte, Box, Dropbox, etc., to cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, etc., using CloudFuze Migrate.

2. Is it possible to migrate all file versions from ShareFile to OneDrive?

Yes, you can migrate all your ShareFile versions to OneDrive using our advanced cloud migration tool. You can also migrate file versions from leading cloud services like Google Drive, Egnyte, Box, Dropbox, etc., to OneDrive using our tool.

3. What is the best way to migrate from ShareFile to OneDrive?

The best way to migrate from ShareFile to OneDrive is to use an advanced migration tool. With ShareFile data, you can also migrate necessary metadata such as timestamps, permissions, hyperlinks, etc. with accuracy using CloudFuze Migrate.

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