Overview
Client Background
Challenges
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Risk of Business Disruption During Separation: Moving out of a shared Active Directory forest created a real risk of downtime, directly threatening ongoing operations and workforce productivity.
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Uncertainty Around User Access: User identities, permissions, and access could break across environments, potentially locking employees out of systems and delaying business operations.
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Risk of Communication Breakdown: Email, Teams, and SharePoint migration raised concerns of inefficient communication, slowed coordination, and disturbed delivery timelines.
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Fear of Data Loss: Any data loss or mismatch during migration could impact compliance, audit readiness, and leaders’ visibility.
Solutions
- Mapped Business Dependencies: Assessed AD structure, Azure AD Connect sync, and Microsoft 365 workloads to identify risks related to user access.
- Design Built for Clean Separation: Designed a new domain and Microsoft 365 tenant, using ADMT-based migration, SID history, and Azure AD Connect to keep everything running smoothly for users.
- Validation Through Pilot Version: Migrated a small user group, including mailboxes, Teams, and SharePoint data, using AvePoint Fly to test access, communication, and collaboration workflows.
- Phased Migration Across Workload: Moved users, devices, emails, files, and collaboration tools in batches to maintain system availability and avoid operational downtime.
- Validation and Stabilization Post-Migration: Verified user access, email flow, file availability, etc., in AD, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint to ensure the business operated smoothly in the new setup.
Tech Stack
- ADMT (Active Directory Migration Tool)
- AvePoint Fly
- Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
- Active Directory
- Azure AD Connect Tool
Business Value Propositions
- Complete Data Integrity: Migrated with 100% integrity, ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Zero Disruption Throughout Migration: Migration executed with near-zero disruption, keeping business operations running.
- Secure and Consistent User Access: Maintained secure authentication and uninterrupted workflows.
- Stronger Control and Governance: Better visibility and control over users, data, and policies.
- Better Security Foundation: Reduced identity-related risks by over 60%, improving overall security posture and minimizing exposure to unauthorized access.
Final Perspective
Krish Services carried out a planned migration of large number of users between environments, ensuring a safe identity transfer and continuous cooperation.
This boosted operational control, increased governance, and put the business unit in a position to operate business flexibly. The company is now prepared to handle upcoming expansion plans, improve security, and streamline operations.