Migration to SharePoint Online Procedure

Modified on Tue, Aug 6 at 10:55 AM

Pre-requisites:


  1. Log in as the user to the domain.
  2. Run "GPUPDATE /Force" as many times as needed to remove Desktop and Document redirection > If it does not work after two or three times, skip it.
  3. Open Google Chrome - Sync to the cloud - Note: If the user is not signed into Chrome, you must create a Google Account for them using their @greystonere.com email address. Use the same password they use for their email.
  4. Open Edge - Sign in as the user and Sync to the cloud
  5. Log out



Desktop Task List:


  1. Verify a local admin account for acgadmin has been created. > If not, you can deploy the admin account using the RMM automation task.
  2. Login locally to the workstation as acgadmin.
  3. Disjoin the workstation from the domain and join the workgroup: WORKGROUP
  4. Reboot
  5. Login locally to the workstation as acgadmin.
  6. Go to Start (Windows logo) > Settings (Cogg Wheel) > "Find a setting" > Type in "Azure".
  7. Select "Access work or school" > Select "Add a work or school account" (Blue Connect button)
  8. Select from the bottom of the above window, "Join this device to the Microsoft Entra ID"
  9. Log in with the appsolute_admin@greystonere.com Office 365 account.
  10. Reboot
  11. Login to the PC with appsolute_admin@greystonere.com
  12. Verify the following software is installed:
    1. Barracuda RMM
    2. Barracuda Content Shield Plus
    3. SentinelOne - Uninstall ANY other AV software you can find.
    4. Install the NEW version of Cloud Drive Mapper, and during the installation, select the WatchGuard. Download here: New CDM
  13. Log out
  14. Log in as the user using their @greystonere.com email address.
  15. Configure OneDrive to automatically start at start-up (Verify)
  16. Configure Outlook for the user.
  17. Ensure that CDM maps drive the user's needs. Everyone should have the "S Drive," which is the "Shared" drive.
  18. Ensure each user has their Desktop and Documents moved from the Domain Controller to their desktops and documents for OneDrive to sync and backup.



SharePoint Site: https://greystonere.sharepoint.com/sites/GreystoneRE



SharePoint Security Groups:


Accounting = T Drive


0000-Anne Secure File JB CW = Q Drive


Shared = S Drive > Everyone has access to this.



Finally, show the users: 


  1. How to login with SharePoint remotely if they need to - NO MORE VPN NEEDED.
  2. How to work with SharePoint online.
  3. How to save documents. - Make sure they save on the Desktop or Documents - NOT ON THE C Drive!

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