{"id":578,"date":"2026-07-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/blog\/?p=578"},"modified":"2026-07-30T11:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T01:08:20","slug":"sharepoint-migration-from-on-premises-a-complete-guide-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/blog\/sharepoint\/sharepoint-migration-from-on-premises-a-complete-guide-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SharePoint Migration from On-Premises: A Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<h2>What Is a SharePoint Migration?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sharepoint-migration-roadmap-2026.png\" alt=\"SharePoint migration phases from discovery to decommission\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>A SharePoint migration is the process of moving content, workflows, permissions, and customisations from an on-premises SharePoint environment (SharePoint 2013, 2016, or 2019) to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/sharepoint\/\">SharePoint Online<\/a>, which is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/microsoft-365\/\">Microsoft 365<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is more than a file copy. A typical migration involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Content<\/strong>: Documents, lists, libraries, and site collections<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permissions<\/strong>: User and group access levels, inheritance settings, and external sharing configurations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workflows<\/strong>: SharePoint Designer workflows, InfoPath forms, and third-party automation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customisations<\/strong>: Branding, web parts, and custom code that may not translate directly to the cloud<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metadata<\/strong>: Document properties, content types, and taxonomy structures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong>: Connections to line-of-business systems, ERP, or CRM platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SharePoint Online runs on a modern architecture with continuous updates, AI-powered search, and native integration with Teams, OneDrive, and Copilot. The migration is not just about moving files. it is about modernising how your organisation works with information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why You Need to Migrate Now<\/h2>\n<p>SharePoint 2013 reached end of life in April 2023. SharePoint 2016 extended support ends in <strong>October 2026<\/strong>. After that date, Microsoft stops releasing security patches. Running an unpatched SharePoint environment creates serious risks:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Risk<\/th>\n<th>Impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>No security patches<\/td>\n<td>Vulnerabilities remain unaddressed; exploit risk increases over time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compliance failures<\/td>\n<td>Auditors and regulators expect current, supported software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No Microsoft support<\/td>\n<td>Break-fix incidents require third-party consultants at premium rates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compatibility gaps<\/td>\n<td>New browsers, Office versions, and devices may not work correctly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Missed capabilities<\/td>\n<td>SharePoint Online receives features monthly; on-prem gets nothing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As well as reducing risk, migration delivers measurable benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower infrastructure costs<\/strong>: No more servers, SQL licences, or storage hardware to maintain. Evocate offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/managed-services\/\">managed services<\/a> that cover ongoing administration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic updates<\/strong>: Security patches and feature releases happen without your involvement<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote access<\/strong>: Staff can work from anywhere without VPN complexity<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI readiness<\/strong>: SharePoint Online is the foundation for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/copilot\/\">Microsoft Copilot<\/a> and AI-powered search<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better collaboration<\/strong>: Native Teams integration, real-time co-authoring, and modern commenting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How SharePoint Online Helps Your Organisation<\/h2>\n<p>Migration is not just about replacing old technology. It is about enabling new ways of working.<\/p>\n<h3>For IT Teams<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced server maintenance and patch management<\/li>\n<li>Centralised admin centre for governance and reporting<\/li>\n<li>Built-in data loss prevention and retention policies<\/li>\n<li>Simplified backup and disaster recovery through Microsoft&#8217;s infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For End Users<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Modern, responsive interface that works on mobile devices<\/li>\n<li>Real-time document co-authoring in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint<\/li>\n<li>Intelligent search that surfaces relevant content across the organisation<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/microsoft-teams\/\">Microsoft Teams<\/a> for chat, meetings, and file collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Compliance and Security<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensitivity labels and encryption built into the platform<\/li>\n<li>Audit logs and eDiscovery tools for legal and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<li>Conditional access policies that enforce MFA and device compliance<\/li>\n<li>Information governance that automatically applies retention and deletion rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Approach a Migration Yourself<\/h2>\n<p>If your environment is small and relatively standard, you can manage a migration yourself. This is the roadmap we use.<\/p>\n<h3>Phase 1: Discovery and Inventory (2 to 4 weeks)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Catalogue your farm<\/strong>: Document all web applications, site collections, subsites, and libraries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analyse customisations<\/strong>: Identify InfoPath forms, SharePoint Designer workflows, custom web parts, and third-party solutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Map permissions<\/strong>: Document who has access to what, including external users and broken inheritance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assess content volume<\/strong>: Measure total data size, large files, and version history depth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify owners<\/strong>: Find business stakeholders for each site collection who can validate requirements<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Phase 2: Target Architecture Design (2 to 3 weeks)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Plan your information architecture<\/strong>: Hub sites, site collections, and flat structure versus deep hierarchy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design governance<\/strong>: Site creation policies, naming conventions, retention labels, and external sharing rules<\/li>\n<li><strong>Map permissions to modern groups<\/strong>: Replace legacy SharePoint groups with Microsoft 365 Groups or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/azure\/\">Azure AD<\/a> security groups where appropriate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan for customisations<\/strong>: Decide which workflows to rebuild in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/power-automate\/\">Power Automate<\/a>, which forms to replace with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/power-apps\/\">Power Apps<\/a>, and which customisations to retire<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Phase 3: Pilot Migration (2 to 3 weeks)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Select a representative pilot<\/strong>: Choose a site collection that uses common customisations and has an engaged owner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/sharepoint-migrations\/\">SharePoint Migration Tool<\/a> (SPMT)<\/strong>: Microsoft&#8217;s free tool handles file and list migration with metadata preservation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validate permissions<\/strong>: Confirm users can access content with correct rights<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test workflows<\/strong>: Rebuild critical workflows in Power Automate and verify they function<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather feedback<\/strong>: Interview pilot users and refine the approach before scaling<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Phase 4: Production Migration (4 to 12 weeks)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Batch sites by priority<\/strong>: Migrate low-risk sites first, business-critical sites last<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communicate early and often<\/strong>: Tell users what is changing, when, and how to get help<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run parallel during transition<\/strong>: Keep on-premises accessible until users confirm the cloud version works<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitor and fix<\/strong>: Address permission issues, broken links, and missing content immediately<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Phase 5: Decommission and Optimise (2 to 4 weeks)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Retire the old farm<\/strong>: Once all content is verified and users are comfortable, shut down on-premises servers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enable new features<\/strong>: Turn on version history, co-authoring, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/cloud-consulting\/microsoft-purview\/\">sensitivity labels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Train users<\/strong>: Run sessions on modern SharePoint features, Teams integration, and search<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measure adoption<\/strong>: Track active users, file activity, and search queries to confirm value<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>When to Bring in a Specialist<\/h2>\n<p>Self-managed migrations work for simple environments. Most organisations underestimate the complexity. These are the signs you need help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Custom development<\/strong>: Custom web parts, event receivers, or farm solutions that need rebuilding<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complex workflows<\/strong>: Multi-stage approval processes with conditional logic and external system integration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large data volumes<\/strong>: Over 500 GB of content, or sites with millions of documents<\/li>\n<li><strong>InfoPath dependencies<\/strong>: Hundreds of forms that need redesigning in Power Apps or alternative platforms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tight deadlines<\/strong>: A compliance or audit deadline that leaves no room for iteration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited internal capacity<\/strong>: Your IT team is already stretched and cannot dedicate resources for months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evocate has delivered countless<strong>\u00a0SharePoint migrations<\/strong> since 2009. This is how we approach it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fixed-price assessment<\/strong>: We audit your farm, identify risks, and deliver a migration plan with clear costs and timelines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phased delivery<\/strong>: We migrate in waves, starting with low-risk sites and building confidence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom workflow rebuilds<\/strong>: We recreate complex workflows in Power Automate, often improving them in the process<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance setup<\/strong>: We configure retention, sensitivity labels, and site lifecycle policies before go-live<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training and handover<\/strong>: We train your team and document the new environment so you can operate independently<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Real-World Examples<\/h3>\n<p>Some of the SharePoint migrations Evocate has delivered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/case-studies\/penske-m365-migration\/\">Penske<\/a><\/strong>: 12 TB SharePoint migration across Australia, New Zealand, and India. 19 branch offices, thousands of users, complex permission structures. Delivered on time with zero data loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/case-studies\/epa\/\">EPA Victoria<\/a><\/strong>: Consolidated a fragmented SharePoint environment spanning multiple business units into a single governed platform with retention policies and sensitivity labels.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/case-studies\/sydney-catholic-schools\/\">Sydney Catholic Schools<\/a><\/strong>: Built a Child Safe Communications Portal on SharePoint. Required strict access controls and compliance with child safety legislation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/case-studies\/perilya\/\">Perilya<\/a><\/strong>: Consolidated fragmented file servers and Microsoft 365 environments for the mining company, replacing legacy on-premises infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/case-studies\/linfox\/\">Linfox<\/a><\/strong>: Evocate&#8217;s founding client since 2009. Multiple SharePoint engagements across 17 years, including intranet, document management, and governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Call 1300 386 228<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evocate.com.au\/contact\/\">request a SharePoint migration assessment<\/a> to discuss your environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Reading<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/microsoft-copilot-readiness-is-your-tenant-actually-ready\/\">Microsoft Copilot Readiness: Is Your Tenant Actually Ready?<\/a>: Migrating to SharePoint Online is the first step. Before enabling Copilot, your tenant needs a governance review.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/google-workspace-to-microsoft-365-migration-a-step-by-step-guide\/\">Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a>: If your organisation is moving from Google rather than on-premises SharePoint, this guide covers the full platform switch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I migrate custom SharePoint workflows?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SharePoint Designer workflows do not migrate directly. We rebuild them in Power Automate, which offers more capabilities and better integration with Teams and Outlook. Third-party workflow tools like Nintex may have migration utilities.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens to InfoPath forms?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">InfoPath is retired. Forms must be rebuilt in Power Apps, Microsoft Forms, or a third-party platform. Evocate assesses form complexity and recommends the most cost-effective replacement approach.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does a typical migration take?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A small environment (under 100 GB, minimal customisations) takes 8 to 12 weeks. A large enterprise farm with complex workflows and custom code can take 6 to 12 months. The assessment phase defines the timeline accurately.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will my URLs change?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SharePoint Online uses different URL structures. We implement redirects where needed and update internal links. External bookmarks break unless redirected. We plan for this during architecture design.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-5\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can we run both systems during transition?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A common approach is to migrate content to SharePoint Online while keeping the on-premises farm read-only for reference. Users switch gradually, and the old farm is retired once confidence is high.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SharePoint 2016 extended support ends October 2026. 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