The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 83 - SharePoint Migration Mistakes That Slow Down Your Business

Is your business thinking about moving files from an old on-premise server to SharePoint? Before you start your SharePoint migration, there are a few important things every business owner should understand.In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, Tony Gerasch and Ryan Carter discuss the real-world challenges that can happen during a large SharePoint migration, especially when a company has years of files, outdated file types, long folder paths, and users who are used to working inside File Explorer.They also talk about why moving data to SharePoint can help businesses prepare for AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, better document search, file tagging, automation, and cloud-based workflows. But as Tony explains, a successful migration takes more than simply moving files into the cloud. It requires cleanup, planning, user training, and a smart strategy for how employees will access and manage company data moving forward.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How large file libraries can create OneDrive sync problems.✅ Why old files and outdated file types should be cleaned up before migration.✅ How SharePoint can improve search, tagging, and automation.✅ Why businesses may need to rethink old file server habits.✅ How cloud data can help prepare your business for AI and Microsoft Copilot.✅ Why long file paths and messy folder structures can slow down migration.✅ What to consider before buying another on-premise server.If your business is considering a file server to SharePoint migration, this episode will help you understand the common mistakes, hidden challenges, and planning steps that can make the process smoother.Subscribe for more technology tips, cybersecurity conversations, and IT strategy discussions for business owners and Tech Champions.⏰ Chapters00:00 – Introduction00:12 – SharePoint migrations and large file libraries00:38 – Why cloud data matters for AI and Copilot01:22 – OneDrive sync issues with large SharePoint libraries02:35 – Cleaning up old files before migration03:53 – What Tony would do differently04:05 – Working directly inside SharePoint Online04:30 – SharePoint search, metadata, and AI tools04:51 – Using automation with SharePoint05:11 – Lessons from large file migrations05:46 – Why older companies struggle with years of data05:57 – Preparing businesses for AI adoption06:40 – SharePoint storage and OneDrive sync storms07:35 – Turning off OneDrive sync in SharePoint07:56 – Finding files faster with SharePoint search08:28 – Rethinking old file server structures09:11 – SharePoint tagging and backup benefits09:26 – Should you move to the cloud or buy another server?10:27 – How file syncs can impact computer performance11:00 – Laptop RAM limitations and upgrade challenges12:29 – Quick tip: Plan before moving files to SharePoint12:48 – Why small files can still create big headaches13:19 – Long file paths and migration issues13:26 – Final thoughts#sharepoint #sharepointmigration #microsoft365 💻 Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957