Microsoft Solutions Partner
Enterprise SharePoint Migration Services
Move file shares, SharePoint Server, Google, Box, Dropbox, or another Microsoft 365 tenant to SharePoint Online with metadata, permissions, and version history preserved where supported and validated before cutover.
Structured SharePoint Online migrations for regulated, document-heavy environments.
15+ Years
50+ Microsoft Specialists
Microsoft Solutions Partner
Built across the major agent ecosystems
Copilot Studio
Azure AI Foundry
AWS Bedrock
Google Vertex AI
OpenAI
LangChain / LangGraph
Migrate Without Losing What Matters — Metadata, Permissions, History
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Worried your SharePoint migration may lose metadata, permissions, or version history?
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Need to retire end-of-life SharePoint Server without disruption?
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Struggling with file shares that make documents hard to find?
Consolidating SharePoint after a merger, acquisition, or tenant change?
Star Knowledge plans the target architecture, maps permissions and metadata, pilots the migration, reviews exceptions, and validates source-to-target results before cutover.
What We Do
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Nothing left behind
We migrate content, metadata, permissions, and version history where supported, with exceptions reviewed before cutover.
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Migration fidelity verified
We reconcile source and destination results, review exceptions, and confirm sign-off before users switch.
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Minimal business disruption
Phased cutovers keep users working throughout the migration.
Better, not just moved
We redesign information architecture so SharePoint Online is easier to use and govern.
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Real Microsoft expertise
Microsoft 365 specialists experienced in SharePoint Online, Migration Manager, ShareGate, identity, permissions, and governance.
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Copilot-ready outcome
Clean, well-permissioned SharePoint content strengthens Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness.
Our Services & Capabilities
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File Share & Network Drive Migration
We move Windows file servers, NAS, and mapped drives into organised SharePoint and OneDrive, with security mapped and metadata applied.
- File server / NAS to SharePoint
- Permission mapping
- Metadata & taxonomy applied
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SharePoint Server to SharePoint Online
We migrate SharePoint Server 2013/2016/2019/SE to SharePoint Online, modernising sites and retiring legacy infrastructure.
- On-prem to cloud
- Site & list modernisation
- Legacy retirement
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Tenant-to-Tenant Migration
We consolidate or split SharePoint content between Microsoft 365 tenants with identity and permission continuity.
- M&A consolidation
- Tenant split / carve-out
- Identity continuity
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Google, Box & Dropbox to SharePoint
We migrate Google Drive/Workspace, Box, Dropbox, and other cloud content to SharePoint Online with clean sharing-model translation.
- Google Workspace
- Box / Dropbox
- Sharing-model translation
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Information Architecture & Site Design
We redesign hubs, sites, libraries, and metadata so the destination is easier to find, use, and govern.
- Hub & site architecture
- Metadata & content types
- Navigation & findability
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Content Migration & Metadata Mapping
We migrate documents with fidelity checks for version history, dates, authorship, and custom columns where supported.
- Version history retained
- Date & author fidelity
- Custom column mapping
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Permissions & Governance Migration
We map source permissions into a clean SharePoint model and set governance so access stays correct after go-live.
- Permission analysis & mapping
- Least-privilege cleanup
- Governance & policy setup
Migrating from something not listed? Tell us your source
Technology Stack and Migration Sources Matrix
| Migrate from | Maps to | What we handle |
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| File shares / network drives (Windows, NAS) | SharePoint Online / OneDrive | Structure design, permission mapping, metadata enrichment |
| SharePoint Server 2013/2016/2019/SE | SharePoint Online | Site modernisation, content + permission migration |
| Google Drive / Workspace | SharePoint Online / OneDrive | Content migration, sharing-model translation |
| Box | SharePoint Online | Content + permission migration, governance setup |
| Dropbox | SharePoint Online / OneDrive | Content migration, structure design |
| Another Microsoft 365 tenant | SharePoint Online (target tenant) | Tenant-to-tenant consolidation, identity continuity |
| Microsoft Teams / Groups files | SharePoint Online (Teams sites) | Teams-connected site migration, channel files |
| Legacy ECM (Documentum, OpenText, etc.) | SharePoint Online | Content extraction, mapping, metadata migration |
Not sure which path fits? Our consultants will assess your source and target during your free assessment.
Our SharePoint Migration Methodology
Technical safeguards built into each migration: source inventory, target SharePoint information architecture, permission mapping, metadata and content-type mapping, migration tooling selection, pilot validation, exception handling, phased cutover, rollback planning, and post-migration access review.
Integrations considered during planning: Microsoft Entra ID groups, Teams-connected SharePoint sites, OneDrive, Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels, retention policies, eDiscovery requirements, Power Platform workflows, and third-party migration tooling reports.
Free assessment & content inventory
We analyse your source — volume, structure, permissions, and customisations — and identify what to migrate, archive, or leave behind. No cost, no obligation.
Information architecture & migration plan
We design the target structure (hubs, sites, libraries, metadata) and produce a phased migration plan with cutover scheduling.
Pilot migration
We migrate a representative subset, validate fidelity, and confirm the approach with you before scaling.
Full migration (phased batches)
We migrate content in scheduled batches with minimal disruption, preserving metadata, permissions, and version history where supported by the source platform and validated through migration reporting.
Validation & reconciliation
We reconcile source vs target counts, sample key libraries, review migration exceptions, validate permissions with business owners, and obtain sign-off before cutover.
Cutover & go-live
We switch users to the new environment on a scheduled, low-impact cutover with change communication, final delta migration, access checks, issue triage, and rollback safeguards.
Post-migration support & adoption
We support users, fix edge cases, and help drive adoption of the new structure.
Testing and rollback: For each migration wave, validate source-to-target counts, sample priority libraries, review failed-item reports, confirm permission mappings with business owners, and define rollback or remediation steps before users switch to the destination.
Phase 1 is a free assessment. No obligation.
Why Star Knowledge
| Criteria | Star Knowledge | In-House DIY | Generic IT Provider |
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| Data fidelity | Preserved where supported, with metadata, permissions, and version-history exceptions identified and reviewed before cutover | May flatten permissions or miss metadata without a formal mapping and validation plan | Partial, inconsistent |
| Validation | Pre/post reconciliation, signed off | Rarely formalised | Limited |
| Information architecture | Redesigned for usability | Usually lift-and-shift | Not addressed |
| Disruption | Phased, scheduled cutover | Ad-hoc, higher risk | Variable |
| Tooling | Enterprise migration tooling | Manual / basic tools | Depends |
| Microsoft expertise | 50+ specialists, Solutions Partner | Limited internal capacity | Generalist |
| Copilot readiness | Clean permissions & structure built in | Not considered | Not considered |
| Track record | 100+ migrations completed | First-time | Mixed |
Case Studies
Global electrical/electronic manufacturer (thermal solutions), since 1957
Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft SharePoint Online
8-level approval forms requiring high customisation and workflow triggers
PowerApps forms embedded in SharePoint with Power Automate workflow automation
Large educational institution — global reputation, multiple campuses
SharePoint (Out-of-the-Box), Communication Sites — migrated from Valo
A discontinued platform, 100+ sites, and 500+ users needing a seamless transition
A comprehensive SharePoint migration and modernization plan
Leading American CPA financial services firm
Site Recovery, ShareGate
Over 6TB of data on a burdensome, security-risk on-premises server
SharePoint as the new Document Management System, with governance built in
Industries We Serve
Financial Services
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Client/matter structures and confidentiality
Legal
Records retention, eDiscovery, and version integrity
Non-profit
Cost-effective consolidation and findability
Construction & Engineering
Drawings, specs, and large-file handling
Education
Departmental sites and secure staff/student content
From single-site SMB migrations to multi-terabyte enterprise programmes, we scale to fit.
Insights
Migrating to a Copilot-Ready SharePoint (2026)
SharePoint is one of the primary Microsoft 365 content sources Copilot can reference, so the quality of your SharePoint migration affects how safe, findable, and useful Copilot results can be. Migrating into a clean, well-permissioned, well-tagged SharePoint environment is a stronger approach than a lift-and-shift move.
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Permissions hygiene — migrate to least-privilege access so Copilot can’t surface content to the wrong people
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Does a SharePoint migration help us get ready for Copilot?
Yes — significantly. Copilot inherits whatever permissions and structure exist in SharePoint, so a migration that cleans up access and organises content is one of the most effective ways to prepare for a safe Copilot rollout. We build this in by default.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SharePoint migration, and what does it involve?
SharePoint migration moves content into SharePoint Online from file shares, older SharePoint versions, another cloud, or another tenant while preserving metadata, permissions, and version history where supported. Star Knowledge handles assessment, IA design, phased migration, validation, cutover, and support.
How long does a SharePoint migration take?
Timing depends on data volume, source complexity, and customisations. Simple migrations may take 2–4 weeks; large multi-terabyte or multi-source programmes can take 6–14 weeks. Your free assessment confirms the timeline.
How much do SharePoint migration services cost?
Pricing depends on data volume, site count, source platform, tooling, and complexity. The estimator uses a $400–$600/day planning range for a ballpark; the free assessment confirms scope and quote.
Will we lose metadata, permissions, or version history?
We preserve metadata, permissions, and version history where supported by the source and tooling, then validate results through reconciliation and exception review before cutover.
Will there be downtime or disruption?
Disruption is minimal. We use pilot migrations, scheduled batches, out-of-hours cutovers where possible, and rollback safeguards so users keep working.
Can you migrate from file shares, Google, Box, or Dropbox?
Yes. We migrate from Windows file shares, NAS, SharePoint Server, Google Drive/Workspace, Box, Dropbox, legacy ECM systems, and Microsoft 365 tenants.
Can you handle a tenant-to-tenant migration after a merger?
Yes. We handle tenant-to-tenant SharePoint migration for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs with identity and permission continuity.
Does migrating prepare us for Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Yes. Copilot uses SharePoint content, so clean permissions, metadata, sensitivity labels, and governed IA make migrated content safer and more useful for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Book My Free Migration Assessment
Tell us the task you have in mind. We’ll assess whether an agent suits it, at what autonomy level, and what the first step should be.
- No cost, no obligation
- Typically responds within 4 business hours
- Confidential — your data isn't shared
- Assessment handled by SharePoint migration specialists
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