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What does CinchOps include in a SharePoint migration?
CinchOps SharePoint migrations include source content inventory, duplicate and obsolete file identification, information architecture design, document library and site collection planning, permission model rebuild with Entra ID groups, content migration with metadata applied, user training, cutover plan with shortcut redirection, and documented source decommission.
Can CinchOps migrate file shares to SharePoint?
Yes. CinchOps migrates Windows file shares, NAS devices, on-premises SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and other content platforms to SharePoint Online and OneDrive. Each migration starts with content inventory and information architecture design rather than copying the legacy folder structure into the cloud.
How long does a SharePoint migration take?
A typical Houston SMB SharePoint migration takes six to twelve weeks depending on content volume, complexity of the existing permission model, and how much restructure the business wants. Small migrations under one terabyte with simple permissions can complete in four weeks. The plan is built around the business cutover window, not a fixed timeline.
What happens to file permissions during a SharePoint migration?
CinchOps rebuilds the permission model rather than copying legacy NTFS permissions. The new model uses Entra ID security groups aligned to business function, SharePoint group inheritance where it makes sense, and unique permissions only where the business actually needs them. The result is a model the business can maintain after the migration.
Can CinchOps handle SharePoint migrations with sensitive content?
Yes. CinchOps regularly handles SharePoint migrations for Houston law firms, CPA firms, and wealth management firms with client-confidential content. The migration includes sensitivity labels, data loss prevention policies, conditional access, and retention policies configured before any sensitive content moves into the new environment.
